HCPCS Code G8946

Minimally invasive biopsy method attempted but not diagnostic of breast cancer (e.g., high risk lesion of breast such as atypical ductal hyperplasia, lobular neoplasia, atypical lobular hyperplasia, lobular carcinoma in situ, atypical columnar hyperplasia, flat epithelial atypia, radial scar, complex sclerosing lesion, papillary lesion, or any lesion with spindle cells)
Short DescriptionMibm but no dx of breast ca
Year2026
Coverage CodeC = Carrier judgment
Action CodeN = No maintenance for this code
Action Effective DateJanuary 01, 2014
Code Added DateJanuary 01, 2013
Pricing Indicator00 = Service not separately priced by Part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.)
Type of Service1 = Medical care