CPT^® 38790, Under Introduction Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 38790 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider injects the lymphatic ducts for examination. The provider performs a two stage lymphangiography, a procedure in which he first injects a dye into the lymphatic ducts and follows with an X–ray examination of the vessels of the lymphatic system.

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Lymphangiogram

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Sigmoidoscopy

[QUOTE="botts44, post: 479080, member: 38790"] If sigmoidoscopy goes to splenic flexure do I bill colonoscopy w/ 52 modifier or a sigmoidoscopy w 22 modifier? [/QUOTE] There's a 'Colonoscopy Decision... [ Read More ]

groin exploration help

not sure what to use for the groin exploration. I can use 38790 for mapping of the lymphocele. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right groin lymphocele status post right fem distal bypass with vein graft ... [ Read More ]

Tip of the Month - August

Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels Lymph node and lymphatic channel procedures have many different approaches to accomplish the desired outcome. Lymph nodes may need to be incised to drain an abscess,... [ Read More ]

adding cpt code

[QUOTE="botts44, post: 193706, member: 38790"]:pI work for billing company and one of our Docters want to know how to go about getting a new CPT code added. Can somone tell us who we need to contact.... [ Read More ]

Sentinel node biopsy

Wondering if you can bill cpt code 78195 (lymphaticx and lymph nodes imaging) with cpt code 38790 (injection procedure, lymphagiograhphy). Any input would help. Alicia, CPC... [ Read More ]

Sentinel Node imaging

Wondering if code 78195 (lymphatics and lymph nodes imaging) can be billed with 38790 (injection procedure, lymphangiography)? And if yes, are you getting paid? Alicia, CPC... [ Read More ]

methylene blue injection during mastectomy

Before using 38790 and 38792, please note that methylene blue is not a radiopharmaceutical--thus making 38790 inapplicable for this injection. CPT Asst., Nov. 1998 does a good job of explaining 387... [ Read More ]

methylene blue injection during mastectomy

Look at 38790 or 38792. We use these codes but your physician has to be the one doing the injection, not radiology, in order to bill these codes.... [ Read More ]

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