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19001 Puncture aspiration cyst brst each

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: breast cyst aspiration add-on, additional cyst aspiration

Percutaneous needle aspiration and cytology of each additional breast cyst beyond the first during same session.

Clinical Context

Add-on code for aspiration of multiple cysts in same breast during single procedure. Each additional cyst coded separately.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.41
Practice Expense RVU0.33
Malpractice RVU0.05
Total RVU0.79

Est. Medicare Payment

$26.39

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

General SurgeryBreast Surgery

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