Ask Dr. Z
Ask Dr. Z Knowledge Base houses over 7,500 coding questions and answers dating back to 2013.
Ask Dr. Z Disclaimer
Please note this question was answered in 2012. The coding advice may or may not be outdated.
Mammogram post needle localization
Date: Oct 16, 2012
Question:
A patient presents to radiology for a localization wire placement in the breast. The patient has had a biopsy and clip placement on a preivous date of service. On today's visit the localization wire is placed in the breast under ultrasound guidance. The patient then has a mammogram after the wire is placed to confirm wire location. These films are sent with the patient to surgery for a lumpectomy. Should any codes be awarded in this scenarios for the post wire placement mammogram?
Need to ask Dr.Z?
Don't see the answer you're looking for in the knowledge base? No problem. You can ask Dr. Z directly!Ask Dr. Z a question now!