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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for introduction procedures on the breast.
CPT Code 19281
CPT 19281 describes the placement of a breast localization device, such as a clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, or radioactive seeds, percutaneously, including mammographic guidance for the first lesion.
CPT Code 19283
CPT 19283 describes the placement of a breast localization device, such as a clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, or radioactive seeds, percutaneously with stereotactic guidance for the first lesion.
CPT Code 19285
CPT 19285 describes the placement of a breast localization device, such as a clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, or radioactive seeds, percutaneously with ultrasound guidance for the first lesion.
CPT Code 19287
CPT 19287 describes the placement of a breast localization device, such as a clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, or radioactive seeds, percutaneously, including magnetic resonance guidance, for the first lesion.
CPT Code 19296
CPT 19296 describes the placement of a radiotherapy afterloading an expandable catheter (single or multichannel) into the breast for interstitial radioelement application following partial mastectomy, with imaging guidance on a date separate from the partial mastectomy.
CPT Code 19298
CPT 19298 describes the placement of radiotherapy after loading brachytherapy catheters (multiple tubes and button type) into the breast for interstitial radioelement application following (at the time of or after) partial mastectomy, with imaging guidance included.
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