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Post Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy
Date: Mar 19, 2014
Question:
I understand we can now bill for a digital mammogram if performed after an ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. However, if the mammogram is performed for the intent of verifying the clip placement only, the mammogram would not be considered a diagnostic study, correct? In other words, does the digital mammogram need to have diagnostic findings in addition to the verification of the clip placement in order to be billed? As well, does the radiologist have to be a different doctor than the doctor who performed the biopsy?
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