CPT^® 21616, Under Excision Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 21616 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax.

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The provider removes an upper rib to treat conditions like rib deformities or congenital abnormalities such as thoracic outlet syndrome. He also performs a sympathectomy, severing the sympathetic nerve chain, to correct chronic pain or conditions such as hyperhidrosis.

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This is what I found surfing the web , not sure if its 100 % correct, but I seen this figure it might help. Trent Q: When coding for a scalentectomy w/first rib resection, what the difference between... [ Read More ]

Sympathectomy

Did you look at CPT code 21616? That seems to cover what your are looking for - easier to judge if I could see the documentation.:)... [ Read More ]

Sympathectomy

What CPT code would you use for transaxillary resection of right first rib when the intercostal brachial nerve is sacrificed with resultant sensory numbness from the shoulder to the elbow? Is this 21... [ Read More ]

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