CPT^® 38380, Under Incision Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 38380 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider repairs the cervical thoracic duct using sutures or by tying it off. The provider accesses the duct through an incision in the neck to reach the thoracic duct. The most common reason for repair is a penetrating trauma to the chest.

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Chyle leak CPT?

Unfortunately I don't see an established code for this surgery based on what is being suture ligated (multiple lymphatic vessels in the neck). I would go with unlisted code 38999 and for pricing, cons... [ Read More ]

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