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Numerous studies have indicated that cone biopsy is successful in excising all cancerous tissue in 90% of patients with cervical cancer.

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Why are cone biopsies performed?

a cone biopsy is done to diagnose cervical cancer or to remove cancerous or precancerous tissue.


What is the plural of biopsy?

The plural of biopsy is biopsies.


Is biopsies singular or plural?

"Biopsy" is the singular form, while "biopsies" is the plural form.


When are breast core biopsies performed?

There are many times when breast core biopsies are performed. Breast core biopsies are performed when a woman has an abnormal lump in one of her breasts.


What are normal results for a cone biopsy?

Numerous studies have indicated that cone biopsy is successful in excising all cancerous tissue in 90% of patients with cervical cancer.


What do breast biopsies result in?

Studies have demonstrated that approximately 80% of all breast biopsies result in a benign pathology report


What is the plural word for biopsy?

biopsies


Who performs skin biopsies?

Skin biopsies are usually brief, straightforward procedures performed by a skin specialist (dermatologist) or family physician.


What is the CPT Code and modifier for Colposcopy of the vulva with six biopsies?

I found that the code 56821 covers both the procedure and the biopsies. This code does not say that there are a limited amount of biopsies that it covers so it has led me to believe that this code does not need a modifier.


How are biopsies classified?

Biopsies can be classified as excisional or incisional. In excisional biopsy, the lesion is completely removed; in incisional biopsy, a portion of the lesion is removed.


How many breast biopsies turn out cancerous?

It is estimated that 75-80% of all breast biopsies resulted in benign (no cancer present) findings.


How are skin biopsies therapeutic?

Skin biopsies also can serve a therapeutic purpose. Many skin abnormalities (lesions) can be removed completely during the biopsy procedure.