Wiki paratrachael node dissection w/ thyroidectomy - AAPC
32. Best answers. 0. Apr 23, 2012. #1. Does anyone know what code (if any) to use if the physician performs a paratrachael node dissection at the same time he does a thyroidectomy, cervial approach (60271) ? My doctor wants to use 38746 but that is for sternal approach not cervical. And he's already got the incision open from performing 60271.
General Surgery Coding Alert - AAPC
2016年2月17日 · Scenario: A patient with a chest CT scan showing right paratracheal and right hilar lymphadenopathy undergoes transbronchial needle aspirations with the assistance of EBUS. The surgeon biopsies the right paratracheal and right hilar lymph nodes. Do this: Report the service using 31652 for two biopsies taken with EBUS guidance.
What's the Code for Central Neck Dissection? : You Be the Coder
2009年6月7日 · Massachusetts Subscriber. Answer: The most accurate code for this is 38999 (Unlisted procedure, hemic or lymphatic system). Central compartment neck dissection refers to the bilateral removal of lymph nodes surrounding the midline visceral structures of the anterior neck. The lymph nodes include the pre- and paratracheal, pre-cricoid and ...
CPT ® 39220, Under Excision/Resection Procedures on the …
39220, Under Excision/Resection Procedures on the Mediastinum. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 39220 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision/Resection Procedures on the Mediastinum.
Thyroidectomies, Glossectomies, and Neck Dissections - AAPC
2007年9月1日 · Glossectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the tongue, usually due to cancer. You’ll select from the 41120-41155 range when reporting this procedure. Codes 41135 Glossectomy, partial, with unilateral radical neck dissection and 41145 … complete or total, with or without tracheostomy, with unilateral radical neck dissection refer ...
Central Neck Dissection? Use This Code : You Be the Coder - AAPC
2010年6月27日 · Answer: The most accurate code for this is 38999 (Unlisted procedure,hemic or lymphatic system). Central compartment neck dissection refers to the bilateral removal of lymph nodes surrounding the midline visceral structures of the anterior neck. The lymph nodes include the pre- and paratracheal, precricoid and perithyroidal.
ICD-10 Code for Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm …
ICD-10-CM Code for Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes C77.1 ICD-10 code C77.1 for Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .
CPT® Code 38746 - Radical Lymphadenectomy (Radical Resection …
CPT Codes. Surgery. Surgical Procedures on the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems. Surgical Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels. Radical Lymphadenectomy (Radical Resection of Lymph Nodes) 38746. 38745. 38746. 38747.
ICD-10-CM Code for Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified R59.9
ICD-10-CM Code for Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified. R59.9. ICD-10 code R59.9 for Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified . Fill out the form below to download your FREE ICD-10-CM whitepaper.
ICD-10-CM Code for Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of …
R91 Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of lung. R91.1. Solitary pulmonary nodule. R91.8. Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field. Get crucial instructions for accurate ICD-10-CM R91 coding with all applicable Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 notes from the section level conveniently shown with each code.