AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2003 Issue 2

Approaching breast biopsy techniques by definition

A breast biopsy is the removal of breast tissue or fluid to rule out a malignancy. Tissue or fluid is obtained from the breast for biopsy by either an open surgical (incisional or excisional) or needle technique. The method utilized depends on a number of factors which include: Whether or not an abnormality can be felt or only seen with imaging How suspicious the abnormality appears on X-ray How the breast feels on palpation The size, shape, and other distinct characteristics of the abnormality The location of the abnormality in the breast and/or its relationship to other anatomic structures...

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