A Physician Performs a Breast Biopsy for a Suspicious Lump

Multiple Choice

A physician performs a breast biopsy for a suspicious lump. The results of this biopsy will determine if the surgeon will progress with further resection or conclude the procedure. The physician awaits the intraoperative results before proceeding. What modifier is assigned to the biopsy code?

A) -59
B) -57
C) -52
D) -58