10035 Plmt soft tissue loclzj device first
Also known as: Localization wire placement, Bracketing, Tissue marker placement
Placement of soft tissue localization device, first lesion. Image-guided insertion of wire, clip, or other marker to identify and guide subsequent surgical excision of breast or soft tissue lesions.
Clinical Context
Performed prior to surgical excision to precisely locate impalpable lesions detected on imaging. Essential for breast-conserving surgery and accurate removal of small lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.66 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.51 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 10.34 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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