what is the Icd-9-cm code for mediastinoscopy with biopsy for mass
what is the Icd-9-cm code for mediastinoscopy with biopsy for mass
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20206 - Percutaneous needle biopsy of muscle
The CPT code for an axillary mass depends on the specific procedure performed. For example, if a fine needle aspiration biopsy is done, the code is typically 10021 or 10022, while an excisional biopsy may use 19120 or 19125. It's important to refer to the latest CPT coding guidelines or consult a medical billing specialist for the most accurate code based on the specific intervention.
Cerebral= brain. A brain biopsy means removing a small piece of tissue, for example, a portion of a mass to determine if the tissue is benign or cancerous.
Pap smear uses a small sample of cells gently collected from the cervix to look for cancer or precancerous problems on the cervix. A pap smear doesn't detect a mass. If a doctor finds a mass at the vulva or cervix at the time of your pelvic exam, a biopsy may be done. If the mass is internal, for example at the uterus or ovaries, it's not likely that you've have a biopsy that day.
Whether there are alternatives to breast biopsy depends on the patient's clinical situation. If you want to know with some certainty whether a mass is cancerous, breast biopsy is required. Talk with your health care provider for advice specific to your breast findings.
The removal of cells in fluid or tissue from a mass or cyst using a needle for microscopic examination and diagnosis
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