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19286 Percutaneous device breast add ultrasound imag

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: additional ultrasound marking, extra ultrasound localization

Image-guided placement of a percutaneous breast lesion localization device for each additional lesion using ultrasound imaging guidance. This represents add-on work for ultrasound-guided marking of multiple lesions.

Clinical Context

Used for preoperative localization of multiple nonpalpable lesions under ultrasound guidance. Allows efficient identification of all lesions in a single imaging session.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.83
Practice Expense RVU7.66
Malpractice RVU0.09
Total RVU8.58

Est. Medicare Payment

$286.57

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

Specialties

General SurgeryBreast SurgeryRadiology

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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.