19000 Puncture aspiration cyst breast
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: breast cyst aspiration, breast FNA
Percutaneous needle aspiration and cytology of breast cyst to evaluate for malignancy and provide therapeutic drainage.
Clinical Context
Performed for evaluation of palpable breast cyst and symptom relief. May be done under ultrasound guidance. Used diagnostically and therapeutically.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.82 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.95 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.11 |
| Total RVU | 2.88 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$96.19
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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