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Breast localization done with mammography & tomosynthesis

Date: Sep 23, 2020

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Would this be coded with an unlisted code (19499) since a mammogram localization was performed with tomosynthesis? "The breast was placed in an open grid craniocaudal projection. The lesion was identified on digital breast tomosynthesis. A Cassi placement device was placed. A tangential view with digital breast tomosynthesis confirmed the marker to be well positioned for biopsy."

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