Understanding Medical Billing Code 85027: Aspiration & Biopsy of Breast

Medical billing code 85027 is used to report the procedure of aspiration and biopsy of breast. This code is used when a physician uses a needle to remove fluid or tissue from the breast in order to examine it for signs of cancer or other conditions. The code may also be used when a physician uses a vacuum-assisted biopsy device to remove a sample of breast tissue for examination.