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Breast wire localization each additional
Date: Dec 29, 2011
Question:
I have a quick question regarding breast wire localization.
I am looking for clarification on the use of CPT 19290 and 19291. Can 19290 be used for a lesion per breast or does the second lesion in the opposite breast default to the 19291? I attached a link to the newsletter I found with a reference as the examples of 19290 in the Q & A are limited. If so would you use -50 or -59 on the 19290?
Any help would be awesome.
I am looking for clarification on the use of CPT 19290 and 19291. Can 19290 be used for a lesion per breast or does the second lesion in the opposite breast default to the 19291? I attached a link to the newsletter I found with a reference as the examples of 19290 in the Q & A are limited. If so would you use -50 or -59 on the 19290?
Any help would be awesome.
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