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19086 Biopsy breast add lesion mr imag

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: MRI breast biopsy add-on, MR imag biopsy add-on

Percutaneous needle or core biopsy of breast lesion under magnetic resonance imaging guidance for each additional lesion.

Clinical Context

Add-on code for multiple MRI-guided biopsies in same session. Each additional lesion requiring guidance coded separately.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.77
Practice Expense RVU14.62
Malpractice RVU0.17
Total RVU16.56

Est. Medicare Payment

$553.10

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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