CPT code 19283 refers to a procedure where doctors use a special tool to locate a specific area in the breast that needs attention, like a small lump or spot, helping them to treat or remove it precisely. CPT 19283 represents “Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance.”
Procedure Explanation:
In this procedure, a doctor places a small device into the breast to help guide them during further treatment. These devices can include tiny clips, metallic pellets, wires, or even radioactive seeds. The doctor uses a special imaging technique to precisely guide the placement of these devices, ensuring they are placed in the right spot. The procedure focuses on the first area or “lesion” that needs attention. It’s important to note that this code covers the initial placement but not any additional sites or follow-up procedures.
Common Names:
- Breast Localization
- Needle Localization
- Wire Localization
Relative Value Units (RVU):
The RVUs associated with this code are 2.0.
How This Procedure Appears:
- Operating Room Schedule Name: Breast localization procedure
- Surgical Consent Form Name: Placement of guidance device in breast
Typical Patients and Diagnoses:
This procedure is commonly used for patients who have discovered an unusual area in the breast, like a small lump, that needs further examination or removal. For instance, if a mammogram finds a suspicious spot that doesn’t appear in regular exams, this procedure helps doctors locate it precisely for treatment.
Associated ICD-10 Codes:
- C50.9: This code is for a breast cancer diagnosis without specifying which part of the breast is affected.
- N63: Represents a lump in the breast that is not specified or diagnosed as cancerous yet.
- D24.9: Used when there is a benign or non-cancerous tumor in the breast.
Summary
In summary, code 19283 describes a procedure to accurately pinpoint and treat a specific area in the breast using a small guiding device. Typical ICD-10 codes associated with 19283 include C50.9 (unspecified breast cancer) and N63 (unspecified breast lump).
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