CPT^® 38542, Under Excision Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 38542 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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Summary

The provider excises lymph nodes deep in the jugular area. The provider performs this service on nodes that lie down under the layer of muscle or bone in the axilla, or armpit. 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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