AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 4

A 25-year-old woman underwent percutaneous breast biopsy on the right breast with placement of a Gelmark clip. The procedure was performed using stereotactic imaging.
What CPT® codes will be reported?

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as CPT code 19081 specifically refers to the percutaneous breast biopsy procedure with the use of imaging guidance. The other options include codes that do not accurately represent the procedure performed or combine unrelated codes that do not apply to this specific scenario.