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 RVU | 0.41 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.33 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.05 |
| Total RVU | 0.79 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$26.39
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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