77021 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 77021, in plain terms, covers A doctor uses an MRI scanner to guide a needle into the right breast while watching the images and taking tissue samples. CPT 77021 is referenced in 5 tracked payer policy changes from Independence Blue Cross and Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 77021 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 77021 on AAPC