19288 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 19288, in plain terms, covers Additional magnetic resonance imaging guidance used during breast surgery to help the surgeon locate and remove abnormal tissue. CPT 19288 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 19288 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 19288 on AAPC