The CPT manual includes many types of biopsies: fine needle aspiration (FNA), core needle, and skin (tangential, punch, and incisional). This article focuses mainly on FNA biopsies and its complicated guidelines, while also touching on core needle biopsies.
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Take three steps when an assistant surgeon helps during a procedure. First, make sure an assistant-at-surgery modifier is appropriate for the procedure. Second, make sure the primary surgeon’s note explains why they needed the help of a qualified healthcare professional (QHP) or another physician for the procedure. Third, make sure you select the correct modifier, based on the assistant’s credentials and role.
