CPT Code 19081: Breast Biopsy with Imaging Guidance and Placement of Localization Device

CPT code 19081 covers a percutaneous breast biopsy with placement of breast localization devices (e.g., clip, metallic pellet, or marker). It also includes imaging of the biopsy specimen when performed, making it a comprehensive billing code for the services performed during this diagnostic procedure.

CPT 19081 applies to the percutaneous first lesion including placement of a localization device in one breast. If a biopsy is performed on the opposite breast or an additional lesion in the same breast, add-on codes (like 19082) should be reported accordingly, ensuring correct application of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) billing rules.

Yes. CPT 19081 includes the placement of breast localization devices, such as clip, metallic pellet, or wire, along with specimen retrieval, imaging, and reporting. These services performed are bundled under this code and should not be unbundled or billed separately.