Surgery Integumentary System (May 2002)

May 2002 page 18a Coding Consultation Integumentary System, Surgery, 19100-19103 (Q&A) Question Should I use a code from the existing breast biopsy codes 19100-19103 to report a percutaneous image-guided breast biopsy system using radiofrequency? If not, could you please help me select the correct code? AMA Comment CPT 2002 does not provide a code that specifically identifies a percutaneous image-guided breast biopsy, which uses radiofrequency for removing the tissue. Because the CPT book does not include the specific code, you should report code 19499, Unlisted procedure, breast. It is not appropriate to use the breast biopsy codes 19100-19103...

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Article Overview

This article presents a coding question and AMA guidance related to an integumentary system surgery scenario in CPT. It is aimed at coders and billing staff who need to understand the scope of the discussion, the affected CPT code family, and the general documentation considerations involved in reporting an unlisted procedure when no specific code is available.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether the article is relevant to breast biopsy coding questions and unlisted-procedure reporting within CPT. The article also signals that documentation support is part of the broader topic covered.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation

    Introduces the coding question and frames the CPT consultation topic for the integumentary system surgery section.

  2. Question

    Presents the reader’s scenario and asks about code selection for a breast biopsy procedure.

  3. AMA Comment

    Provides AMA guidance on the coding topic and discusses the broader reporting considerations for an unlisted procedure.

What You Will Learn

  • The general topic addressed by the consultation
  • How the article frames CPT guidance for an integumentary system surgery scenario
  • What type of documentation discussion is included when an unlisted procedure is involved
  • Which code family the article is centered on

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance personnel
  • Healthcare providers involved in procedure reporting

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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