CPT Knowledgebase - Aug 4, 2021

What Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code should be reported for aspiration of postoperative breast seroma with ultrasound guidance, when performed outside the assigned global period of the previous breast procedure? Under direct sonographic guidance, an 18-gauge spinal needle was inserted into the breast. Subsequent aspiration of approximately 25 mL of serosanguineous fluid was performed and complete collapse of the seroma was achieved.

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