Surgery/Integumentary System (November 2008)

November 2008 page 10b Surgery/Integumentary, 19295 (Q&A) Question: The CPT codebook states that add-on code 19295 should be used with codes 19102 and 19103. Can you also use code 19295 with another biopsy code (19100) or even an aspiration code (19000) when fluid was removed and a clip was placed pending a cytology report? Answer: No. As indicated in the parenthetical note following code 19295, it may be reported only in conjunction with CPT codes 19102 and 19103. Code 19295 is an image-guided percutaneous placement of a metallic localization clip during a breast biopsy. Code 19000 does not...

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This article provides a focused CPT coding discussion for the surgery/integumentary system, centered on a November 2008 question-and-answer format. It explains the scope of guidance available in the CPT Assistant response and is relevant to coders working with breast procedure coding, add-on code usage, and related biopsy or aspiration scenarios.

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It helps coding professionals understand the topic area covered by the article and quickly determine whether the full premium content is relevant to breast procedure coding and CPT assistant guidance.

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  1. November 2008 page 10b

    A brief Q&A section addressing a surgery/integumentary coding question from the November 2008 issue. The discussion centers on CPT Assistant guidance related to breast procedure coding.

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  • The general scope of a CPT Assistant Q&A on surgery/integumentary coding
  • How the article frames guidance for a breast procedure add-on code
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  • The kind of coding clarification provided in the November 2008 issue

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  • Revenue cycle professionals
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  • Physician practice billers

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