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19083 Biopsy breast first lesion ultrasound imag

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: ultrasound breast biopsy, US biopsy first

Percutaneous needle or core biopsy of breast lesion under ultrasound guidance for first lesion for tissue diagnosis.

Clinical Context

Performed for palpable or sonographically visible breast lesions. Ultrasound guidance allows real-time needle positioning.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.02
Practice Expense RVU10.88
Malpractice RVU0.34
Total RVU14.24

Est. Medicare Payment

$475.62

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

Specialties

Breast SurgerySurgical OncologyUltrasound

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19084 +Add-onBiopsy breast add lesion ultrasound imagwRVU: 1.5119081Biopsy breast first lesion strtctcwRVU: 3.2119082 +Add-onBiopsy breast add lesion strtctcwRVU: 1.6119085Biopsy breast first lesion mr imagwRVU: 3.5519086 +Add-onBiopsy breast add lesion mr imagwRVU: 1.77

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