CPT^® 38510, Under Excision Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 38510 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 deep in the neck using a scalpel. The provider commonly performs this procedure to identify and diagnose the cause of disease in the lymph node or surrounding tissues.

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