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Percutaneous breast biopsies using stereotactic guidance, with placement of breast localization device(s) (e.g., clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, all lesions unilateral and bilateral (for single lesion biopsy, use appropriate code)
Short Descr Perc bx breast lesions stero
Coverage Carrier Priced
Pricing Indicator(s) 11 – Physician Fee Schedule - Price established using national RVUs
MPI A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
ASC Payment Group Code YY – 1/01/2023
Processing Note THESE CODES ARE USED ONLY UNDER THE ASC PAYMENT SYSTEM. REFER TO THE 2023 OPPS/ASC FINAL RULE AND THE DISCUSSION ON THE ASC SPECIAL PAYMENT POLICY FOR OPPS COMPLEXITY-ADJUSTED C-APCs FOR MORE INFORMATION.
BETOS P1A – Major procedure - breast
TOS Code(s) 2 – Surgery
Added Date 1/1/2023
APC Status Indicator Non-Covered Service, not paid under OPPS
ASC Payment Indicator Non office-based surgical procedure added in CY 2008 or later; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight.
MUE 1
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
OTS Orthotic No
LT Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body)
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2025-01-01 Note Clerical change.
2023-01-01 Added Code added.
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