HCPCS 32408

Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed

AI EXPLANATION: A needle biopsy of the lung is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove a small sample of tissue from the lung or the chest space between the lungs. A physician guides a thin, hollow needle through the skin of the chest wall directly into the suspicious area, often using real-time imaging such as a CT scan or ultrasound for precise guidance. The collected sample is then sent to a laboratory for evaluation.