CPT^® 38724, Under Radical Lymphadenectomy (Radical Resection of Lymph Nodes)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 38724 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Radical Lymphadenectomy (Radical Resection of Lymph Nodes).

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Summary

The provider excises the lymph nodes and any diseased soft tissue he finds in the cervical area. He takes care to dissect free and preserve the spinal accessory nerve, the jugular vein, and the sternocleidomastoid muscle during the procedure. This service is done to excise the diseased lymph nodes, and prevent an extensive disease from spreading further.

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[QUOTE="melinda@entnms.com, post: 508697, member: 820848"] Does Medicare pay for assisstant surgeon for 38724? Claim was denied for modifier 80 [/QUOTE] This also depends on if this is a teaching hosp... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="jackjones62, post: 343057, member: 15557"] I don't agree, coding is neither black or white, but gray....everything is subjective, with neck dissections you have approximately 3 codes to work w... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="jackjones62, post: 478248, member: 15557"] So with what I read it appears your surgeon did a Radical Neck Dissection, CPT 38720, they had to take many of the structures that were involved with... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="b.cobuzzi, post: 474878, member: 12103"] Good catch, TiaraLady6466 So, this would be coded: 38724 21045 42450 31600 [/QUOTE] Thank you!!!... [ Read More ]

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