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Stereotactic mammography biopsy w post mammography imaging
Date: Feb 24, 2021
Question:
If a report documents the abnormality was approached from the craniocaudal aspect using an upright digital tomographic mammography unit, and a biopsy needle was placed adjacent to the abnormality under computer guidance, and confirmatory stereotactic mammography images were obtained to document needle placement, would the post mammography imaging still be billable? Would the tomographic mammography be considered the same as stereotactic mammography biopsy?
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