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Incision during Needle Biopsy (Open vs Needle Biopsy)
Question:
Would the following procedure note be enough to report code 25065 for this forearm biopsy, or would it still be 20206 since the biopsies were done via needle?
"The skin was marked at the point of needle entry site. 1% xylocaine solution was used as local anesthesia. The skin was incised, and through it a 14 gauge biopsy needle was placed under US guidance. Adequate core tissue samples were obtained."
I'm not sure because of the incision, or is that even relevant since the biopsy was through the 14 gauge biopsy needle? I also do not see closure.
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