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PQRS Measure

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The following codes apply for this PQRS measure:

CPT Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
11100Biopsy of skin, subcutaneous tissue and/or mucous membrane (including simple closure), unless otherwise listed; single lesion
11755Biopsy of nail unit (eg, plate, bed, matrix, hyponychium, proximal and lateral nail folds) (separate procedure)
19081Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
19083Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
19085Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including magnetic resonance guidance
19100Biopsy of breast; percutaneous, needle core, not using imaging guidance (separate procedure)
19101Biopsy of breast; open, incisional
19125Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
20200Biopsy, muscle; superficial
20205Biopsy, muscle; deep
20206Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
20220Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; superficial (eg, ilium, sternum, spinous process, ribs)
20225Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)
20240Biopsy, bone, open; superficial (eg, sternum, spinous process, rib, patella, olecranon process, calcaneus, tarsal, metatarsal, carpal, metacarpal, phalanx)
20245Biopsy, bone, open; deep (eg, humeral shaft, ischium, femoral shaft)
20250Biopsy, vertebral body, open; thoracic
20251Biopsy, vertebral body, open; lumbar or cervical
21550Biopsy, soft tissue of neck or thorax
21920Biopsy, soft tissue of back or flank; superficial
21925Biopsy, soft tissue of back or flank; deep
23065Biopsy, soft tissue of shoulder area; superficial
23066Biopsy, soft tissue of shoulder area; deep
23100Arthrotomy, glenohumeral joint, including biopsy
23101Arthrotomy, acromioclavicular joint or sternoclavicular joint, including biopsy and/or excision of torn cartilage
24065Biopsy, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area; superficial
24066Biopsy, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area; deep (subfascial or intramuscular)
24100Arthrotomy, elbow; with synovial biopsy only
24101Arthrotomy, elbow; with joint exploration, with or without biopsy, with or without removal of loose or foreign body
25065Biopsy, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist; superficial
25066Biopsy, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist; deep (subfascial or intramuscular)
25100Arthrotomy, wrist joint; with biopsy
25101Arthrotomy, wrist joint; with joint exploration, with or without biopsy, with or without removal of loose or foreign body
26100Arthrotomy with biopsy; carpometacarpal joint, each
26105Arthrotomy with biopsy; metacarpophalangeal joint, each
26110Arthrotomy with biopsy; interphalangeal joint, each
27040Biopsy, soft tissue of pelvis and hip area; superficial
27041Biopsy, soft tissue of pelvis and hip area; deep, subfascial or intramuscular
27050Arthrotomy, with biopsy; sacroiliac joint
27052Arthrotomy, with biopsy; hip joint
27323Biopsy, soft tissue of thigh or knee area; superficial
27324Biopsy, soft tissue of thigh or knee area; deep (subfascial or intramuscular)
27330Arthrotomy, knee; with synovial biopsy only
27331Arthrotomy, knee; including joint exploration, biopsy, or removal of loose or foreign bodies
27613Biopsy, soft tissue of leg or ankle area; superficial
27614Biopsy, soft tissue of leg or ankle area; deep (subfascial or intramuscular)
27620Arthrotomy, ankle, with joint exploration, with or without biopsy, with or without removal of loose or foreign body
28050Arthrotomy with biopsy; intertarsal or tarsometatarsal joint
28052Arthrotomy with biopsy; metatarsophalangeal joint
28054Arthrotomy with biopsy; interphalangeal joint
29800Arthroscopy, temporomandibular joint, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
29805Arthroscopy, shoulder, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
29830Arthroscopy, elbow, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
29840Arthroscopy, wrist, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
29860Arthroscopy, hip, diagnostic with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
29870Arthroscopy, knee, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)
29900Arthroscopy, metacarpophalangeal joint, diagnostic, includes synovial biopsy
30100Biopsy, intranasal
31050Sinusotomy, sphenoid, with or without biopsy;
31051Sinusotomy, sphenoid, with or without biopsy; with mucosal stripping or removal of polyp(s)
31237Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
31510Laryngoscopy, indirect; with biopsy
31576Laryngoscopy, flexible; with biopsy(ies)
31625Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
31628Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
31629Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
31632Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
31633Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
31717Catheterization with bronchial brush biopsy
32096Thoracotomy, with diagnostic biopsy(ies) of lung infiltrate(s) (eg, wedge, incisional), unilateral
32097Thoracotomy, with diagnostic biopsy(ies) of lung nodule(s) or mass(es) (eg, wedge, incisional), unilateral
32098Thoracotomy, with biopsy(ies) of pleura
32400Biopsy, pleura, percutaneous needle
32405Biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous needle
32604Thoracoscopy, diagnostic (separate procedure); pericardial sac, with biopsy
32606Thoracoscopy, diagnostic (separate procedure); mediastinal space, with biopsy
32607Thoracoscopy; with diagnostic biopsy(ies) of lung infiltrate(s) (eg, wedge, incisional), unilateral
32608Thoracoscopy; with diagnostic biopsy(ies) of lung nodule(s) or mass(es) (eg, wedge, incisional), unilateral
32609Thoracoscopy; with biopsy(ies) of pleura
37200Transcatheter biopsy
37609Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery
38221Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies)
38500Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
38505Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
38510Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
38520Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s) with excision scalene fat pad
38525Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
38530Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, internal mammary node(s)
38570Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
38572Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and peri-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
40490Biopsy of lip
40808Biopsy, vestibule of mouth
41100Biopsy of tongue; anterior two-thirds
41105Biopsy of tongue; posterior one-third
41108Biopsy of floor of mouth
42100Biopsy of palate, uvula
42400Biopsy of salivary gland; needle
42405Biopsy of salivary gland; incisional
42800Biopsy; oropharynx
42804Biopsy; nasopharynx, visible lesion, simple
42806Biopsy; nasopharynx, survey for unknown primary lesion
43193Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
43197Esophagoscopy, flexible, transnasal; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
43198Esophagoscopy, flexible, transnasal; with biopsy, single or multiple
43202Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
43239Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
43261Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with biopsy, single or multiple
43605Biopsy of stomach, by laparotomy
44010Duodenotomy, for exploration, biopsy(s), or foreign body removal
44020Enterotomy, small intestine, other than duodenum; for exploration, biopsy(s), or foreign body removal
44025Colotomy, for exploration, biopsy(s), or foreign body removal
44100Biopsy of intestine by capsule, tube, peroral (1 or more specimens)
44322Colostomy or skin level cecostomy; with multiple biopsies (eg, for congenital megacolon) (separate procedure)
44361Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
44377Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
44382Ileoscopy, through stoma; with biopsy, single or multiple
44386Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); with biopsy, single or multiple
44389Colonoscopy through stoma; with biopsy, single or multiple
45100Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)
45305Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; with biopsy, single or multiple
45331Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
45380Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
45392Colonoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic ultrasound guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s), includes endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the rectum, sigmoid, descending, transverse, or ascending colon and cecum, and adjacent structures
46606Anoscopy; with biopsy, single or multiple
47000Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
47001Biopsy of liver, needle; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
47100Biopsy of liver, wedge
47553Biliary endoscopy, percutaneous via T-tube or other tract; with biopsy, single or multiple
48100Biopsy of pancreas, open (eg, fine needle aspiration, needle core biopsy, wedge biopsy)
48102Biopsy of pancreas, percutaneous needle
49000Exploratory laparotomy, exploratory celiotomy with or without biopsy(s) (separate procedure)
49010Exploration, retroperitoneal area with or without biopsy(s) (separate procedure)
49180Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle
49321Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or multiple)
50200Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
50205Renal biopsy; by surgical exposure of kidney
50555Renal endoscopy through established nephrostomy or pyelostomy, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service; with biopsy
50557Renal endoscopy through established nephrostomy or pyelostomy, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service; with fulguration and/or incision, with or without biopsy
50574Renal endoscopy through nephrotomy or pyelotomy, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service; with biopsy
50576Renal endoscopy through nephrotomy or pyelotomy, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service; with fulguration and/or incision, with or without biopsy
50955Ureteral endoscopy through established ureterostomy, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service; with biopsy
50957Ureteral endoscopy through established ureterostomy, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service; with fulguration and/or incision, with or without biopsy
50974Ureteral endoscopy through ureterotomy, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service; with biopsy
50976Ureteral endoscopy through ureterotomy, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service; with fulguration and/or incision, with or without biopsy
52007Cystourethroscopy, with ureteral catheterization, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service; with brush biopsy of ureter and/or renal pelvis
52204Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy(s)
52224Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) or treatment of MINOR (less than 0.5 cm) lesion(s) with or without biopsy
52250Cystourethroscopy with insertion of radioactive substance, with or without biopsy or fulguration
52354Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with biopsy and/or fulguration of ureteral or renal pelvic lesion
53200Biopsy of urethra
54100Biopsy of penis; (separate procedure)
54105Biopsy of penis; deep structures
54500Biopsy of testis, needle (separate procedure)
54505Biopsy of testis, incisional (separate procedure)
54800Biopsy of epididymis, needle
54865Exploration of epididymis, with or without biopsy
55700Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach
55705Biopsy, prostate; incisional, any approach
55706Biopsies, prostate, needle, transperineal, stereotactic template guided saturation sampling, including imaging guidance
55812Prostatectomy, perineal radical; with lymph node biopsy(s) (limited pelvic lymphadenectomy)
55842Prostatectomy, retropubic radical, with or without nerve sparing; with lymph node biopsy(s) (limited pelvic lymphadenectomy)
55862Exposure of prostate, any approach, for insertion of radioactive substance; with lymph node biopsy(s) (limited pelvic lymphadenectomy)
56605Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion
56821Colposcopy of the vulva; with biopsy(s)
57100Biopsy of vaginal mucosa; simple (separate procedure)
57105Biopsy of vaginal mucosa; extensive, requiring suture (including cysts)
57421Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if present; with biopsy(s) of vagina/cervix
57454Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
57455Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix
57460Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with loop electrode biopsy(s) of the cervix
57500Biopsy of cervix, single or multiple, or local excision of lesion, with or without fulguration (separate procedure)
57520Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser
58100Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
58558Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
58900Biopsy of ovary, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
59015Chorionic villus sampling, any method
60100Biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
60540Adrenalectomy, partial or complete, or exploration of adrenal gland with or without biopsy, transabdominal, lumbar or dorsal (separate procedure);
60545Adrenalectomy, partial or complete, or exploration of adrenal gland with or without biopsy, transabdominal, lumbar or dorsal (separate procedure); with excision of adjacent retroperitoneal tumor
60650Laparoscopy, surgical, with adrenalectomy, partial or complete, or exploration of adrenal gland with or without biopsy, transabdominal, lumbar or dorsal
61140Burr hole(s) or trephine; with biopsy of brain or intracranial lesion
61575Transoral approach to skull base, brain stem or upper spinal cord for biopsy, decompression or excision of lesion;
61576Transoral approach to skull base, brain stem or upper spinal cord for biopsy, decompression or excision of lesion; requiring splitting of tongue and/or mandible (including tracheostomy)
61750Stereotactic biopsy, aspiration, or excision, including burr hole(s), for intracranial lesion;
61751Stereotactic biopsy, aspiration, or excision, including burr hole(s), for intracranial lesion; with computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance guidance
62269Biopsy of spinal cord, percutaneous needle
63275Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; extradural, cervical
63276Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; extradural, thoracic
63277Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; extradural, lumbar
63278Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; extradural, sacral
63280Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; intradural, extramedullary, cervical
63281Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; intradural, extramedullary, thoracic
63282Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; intradural, extramedullary, lumbar
63283Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; intradural, sacral
63285Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; intradural, intramedullary, cervical
63286Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; intradural, intramedullary, thoracic
63287Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; intradural, intramedullary, thoracolumbar
63290Laminectomy for biopsy/excision of intraspinal neoplasm; combined extradural-intradural lesion, any level
63615Stereotactic biopsy, aspiration, or excision of lesion, spinal cord
64795Biopsy of nerve
65410Biopsy of cornea
67346Biopsy of extraocular muscle
67400Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
67450Orbitotomy with bone flap or window, lateral approach (eg, Kroenlein); for exploration, with or without biopsy
67810Incisional biopsy of eyelid skin including lid margin
68100Biopsy of conjunctiva
68510Biopsy of lacrimal gland
68525Biopsy of lacrimal sac
69100Biopsy external ear
69105Biopsy external auditory canal
75970Transcatheter biopsy, radiological supervision and interpretation
93505Endomyocardial biopsy
99201Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A problem focused history; A problem focused examination; Straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Typically, 10 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99202Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 15 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99203Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99204Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 45 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99205Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 60 minutes must be met or exceeded.

HCPCS Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
G8883Biopsy results reviewed, communicated, tracked and documented
G8884Clinician documented reason that patient's biopsy results were not reviewed
G8885Biopsy results not reviewed, communicated, tracked or documented
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