CPT^® 60100, Under Excision Procedures on the Thyroid Gland

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 60100 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Thyroid Gland.

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This is a diagnostic procedure in which the provider removes a tissue sample from the thyroid gland, typically under imaging guidance, using an automatic, spring–powered core needle.

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Nexplanon removal w/Fluoroscopic guidance

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flouroscopic guidance denial

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flouroscopic guidance denial

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63047 and 77002

There is an NCCI edit between 63047 and 77002. A modifier is allowed to bypass the edit, but when there is an edit, I typically go to the NCCI Policy Manual chapter that talks about the code I'm apply... [ Read More ]

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Report [URL="https://www.encoderpro.com/epro/cptHandler.do?_k=101*77002&_a=view"]77002[/URL] in conjunction with [URL="https://www.encoderpro.com/epro/cptHandler.do?_k=101*10022&_a=view"]10022[/URL], ... [ Read More ]

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Here is the codes, you should just order the book and paid for it yourself if the provider will not cover it. i would order the AMA CPT Professional Edition. If you discuss coding with the provider, y... [ Read More ]

Ultrasound guidance/Biopsy

We have a hospital owned clinic (billing and coding both the technical and professional component) that is looking for guidance on the following: 1. Diagnostic Ultrasound of Thyroid/Parathyroid – ... [ Read More ]

60100 vs 10021

The key word is the needle. the 10021 is done by a fine needle. 60100 is done by a core needle which is much bigger and wider than a fine needle. I know this link isn't for throid but is a good examp... [ Read More ]

60100 vs 10021 thyroid biopsy

Hi Guys, I just want to get a clear understanding of when should [B]60100- [I]"Biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle"[/I][/B] should be used compared to a normal [B]FNA- 10021/10022- [I]"Fine need... [ Read More ]

Thyroid needle biopsy with ultrasound guidance

10022 is the correct code for FNA. Its considered cytology. Biopsy is done with a percutaneous core needle which is under 60100... [ Read More ]

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