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19082 Biopsy breast add lesion strtctc

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: stereotactic breast biopsy add-on, stereo biopsy additional

Percutaneous needle or core biopsy of breast lesion under stereotactic guidance for each additional lesion.

Clinical Context

Add-on code for biopsying multiple lesions in same breast session using stereotactic guidance. Each additional lesion coded separately.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.61
Practice Expense RVU9.10
Malpractice RVU0.17
Total RVU10.88

Est. Medicare Payment

$363.39

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

Specialties

Breast SurgerySurgical Oncology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.