CPT^® 38500, Under Excision Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 38500 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels.

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The provider performs an open excision or biopsy of the lymph nodes lying near the surface of the body using a scalpel. The provider commonly performs this procedure to identify and diagnose the cause of disease in the lymph nodes or surrounding tissues. In this procedure, the provider can excise any superficial node.

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