10005 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 10005, in plain terms, covers A doctor uses ultrasound to guide a needle into a first lesion to collect a tissue sample for testing. CPT 10005 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 10005 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 10005 on AAPC