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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Surgery Put Device In Breast, A Device Such As A Clip Metallic Pellet Wire/Needle Or Radioactive Seeds Is Placed In The Breast To Mark The Location Of Tissue That Is To Be Removed And To Increase The Precision With Which The Surgeon Performs The Biopsy.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 19281 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 19281 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 19281 by major payers:
$285.34
$317.22
$325.97
$201.85
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CPT 19281
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Bear Creek Surgery Center, LLC
$1,913.00Published rateSurgcenter Of Palm Beach Gardens, Surgcenter Of Palm Beach Gardens, LLC
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$1,258.00Published rateOrthopedic Surgery Center Of Palm Beach County, LLC
Orthopedic Surgery Center Of Palm Beach County LLC
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$424.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 19281 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 19281 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 19281 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 19281-CPT | Moderate | Surgery Put Device In Breast, A Device Such As A Clip Metallic Pellet Wire/Needle Or Radioactive Seeds Is Placed In The Breast To Mark The Location Of Tissue That Is To Be Removed And To Increase The Precision With Which The Surgeon Performs The Biopsy. |
| 19282-CPT | Moderate | Perq Device Breast Ea Imag, Placement Of Breast Localization Device S Eg Clip Metallic Pellet Wire Needle Radioactive Seeds Percutaneous Each Additional Lesion Including Mammographic Guidance List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 19283-CPT | Moderate | Surgery Put Device In Breast, A Device Such As A Clip Metallic Pellet Wire/Needle Or Radioactive Seeds Is Placed In The Breast To Mark The Location Of Tissue That Is To Be Removed And To Increase The Precision With Which The Surgeon Performs The Biopsy. |
| 19285-CPT | Moderate | Surgery Put Device In Breast, A Device Such As A Clip Metallic Pellet Wire/Needle Or Radioactive Seeds Is Placed In The Breast To Mark The Location Of Tissue That Is To Be Removed And To Increase The Precision With Which The Surgeon Performs The Biopsy. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 19281. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 19281 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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