AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2025 Issue 3 (Summer)
Radiology Test Case Answer
Summer 2025 pages 28-32 RADIOLOGY TEST CASE ANSWER Contrast-Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM)-Guided Stereotactic Breast Biopsy HOW TO CODE 19081 -53 Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance 96374 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intravenous push, single or initial substance/drug Q9967 x100 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml R92.8 Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast Z85.3 Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast Z90.12...
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Article Overview
This radiology coding article reviews a test case centered on a contrast-enhanced spectral mammography-guided stereotactic breast biopsy and the accompanying coding framework. It is useful for radiology coders, compliance staff, and billing professionals who need to understand how the procedure is discussed in relation to CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, and Medicare coverage references. The article also addresses discontinued procedure reporting, contrast injection reporting, and the documentation context surrounding the case.
Why This Topic Matters
This content helps readers identify the coding and coverage concepts tied to a specialized breast biopsy scenario and see how multiple code sets may intersect in a single radiology case. It is relevant for understanding documentation requirements and payer considerations discussed in the article.
Article Sections
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Summer 2025 pages 28-32
Issue and page information for the radiology test case answer.
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HOW TO CODE
Coding references presented for the procedure, contrast administration, and related diagnosis codes.
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DISCUSSION
Narrative discussion of the case context, documentation, and general coding and coverage guidance associated with the procedure.
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SOURCES
Source citations and reference materials used for the article.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a contrast-enhanced breast biopsy coding scenario
- Which code sets are referenced for procedure, injection, contrast, and diagnosis reporting
- What general documentation and coverage topics are discussed for the case
- Which Medicare-related references are cited in connection with the procedure
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Medical billing professionals
- Compliance staff
- Coding educators
- Physician practice administrators
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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