HCPCS 19085

Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including magnetic resonance guidance

AI EXPLANATION: A breast biopsy with MRI guidance is an outpatient procedure used to remove small samples of breast tissue for laboratory examination. While you lie inside a magnetic resonance imaging scanner, detailed images help the physician guide a hollow needle through the skin directly to the area of concern. A tiny metallic marker or clip is often placed at the biopsy site so the exact spot can be identified on future imaging scans.