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Jan 23rd, 2012 - swalker216
biopsy of chest wall mass
what CPT® code would I use for a wedge biopsy of mass on chest wall. Not including
ribs. Pt has previous mastectomy. according to the picture he drew the mass is
inbetween the breasts. I was looking at 19101 but the Dr insists it is the chest wall not the breast.
Jan 23rd, 2012 - rphelps 615 1
re: biopsy of chest wall mass
Look at 21555-21558
Jan 23rd, 2012 - rphelps 615 1
re: biopsy of chest wall mass
21550 might be better.
Jan 23rd, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606
re: biopsy of chest wall mass
Review these with the doctor
20200 Biopsy, muscle; superficial
20205 Biopsy, muscle; deep
20206 Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle