Mammary Ductoscopy, Aspiration and Lavage - (0057)

Cigna considers mammary ductoscopy, ductal lavage, and non‑invasive mammary duct aspiration devices (e.g., HALO™, MASCT) experimental, investigational, or unproven for all indications and therefore not covered. Providers must bill with appropriate covered codes (use of CPT 19499 for these procedures is also considered experimental and claims without covered codes will be denied); professional guidelines (NCCN, NCI) do not recommend these procedures.

"None — mammary ductoscopy (MD), ductal lavage of the mammary ducts, and mammary duct aspiration by a non-invasive collection device (e."

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