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10022 10160

Date: Oct 17, 2012

Question:

I have two questions regarding breast procedures. 1.) If a drain is placed and left in place (due to suspected abscess) would the proper code be 10160 (catheter drainage) or 10022 (diagnostic needle aspiration)? Does 10022 require that a needle be used? 2.) If FNA's of masses are performed at 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock (same breast) can 10022 be billed more than once? I believe in your book it does state that guidance can only be billed once per session. Thank you so much,
Question ID : 4170
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