What is the difference between CPT code 19301 and 19125?
CPT 19125 the lesion is identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker. 19301 is a partial mastectomy or lumpectomy. There is also NO radiological marker placement.
What is the CPT code for axillary lymph node dissection?
The breast surgery Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes were developed when axillary dissection was standard therapy for breast cancer. Modified radical mastectomy is coded 19307; lumpectomy with axillary dissection is coded 19302.
What is included in CPT 19125?
CPT® Code 19125 in section: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open.
What is included in CPT 19380?
CPT code 19380, Revision of reconstructed breast involves revising an already reconstructed breast. The code includes repositioning the breast; making adjustments to the inframammary crease; making capsular adjustments; and performing scar revisions, fat grafting, liposuction, and so on.
What is procedure code 19371?
CPT 19371 is for a complete capsulectomy and includes the removal of all intra-capsular contents. It cannot be reported with CPT 19328and 19370; however, 19342 can be separately reported for replacement of a new implant.
What is the difference between 19370 and 19371?
A CPT Assistant newsletter states “A capsulectomy (CPT code 19371) involves removal of the capsule. The implant is also removed and may or may not be replaced.” Therefore, CPT 19370 (capsulotomy) is included in 19328 when performed to remove the implant.
What is procedure code 19330?
CPT® 19330, Under Repair and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Breast. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 19330 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Repair and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Breast.