Question

7. OPERATIVE REPORT

Answer 1

Answer:

The CPT code for left breast tissue excision using wire localization:19125 LT

The ICD10-CM code for left breast benign lesion or tissue: D24.2

Explanation:

The CPT codes for surgical excision procedures on breast range from 19081-19272. The code 19125 is for left breast and 19126 for right breast tissue excision procedure.  

In a breast biopsy, the suspected breast tissue sample is removed and tested in the lab for malignancy. Treatment options depend upon the biopsy results.  

CPT code varies according to the biopsy type, like needle or wire localization, stereotactic, surgical, or image- or MRI-guided biopsy. Since the above procedure involves only excision of left breast tissue through wire localization, the CPT code is 19125 Lt.  

The ICD-10 CM codes are the specific billable codes depending upon the diagnosis. Since the lesion was diagnosed to be a benign lesion through Radiology, the ICD-10 CM code will be D24.2 (female left breast benign lesion).