CPT 19083
Bx breast 1st lesion us imag
CPT 19083 at a glance
- Code
- 19083
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Bx breast 1st lesion us imag
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 19083?
CPT 19083 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Bx breast 1st lesion us imag". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 19083 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 19083 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 19083 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 19083?
CPT 19083 is most associated with General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgery – Plastic & Reconstructive.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.