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My doctor performed a parathyroid exploration (60500). A frozen section was sent to the lab. Results came back and raised concern. The doctor made the decision to perform a left thyroid lobectomy (60220). Can these two procedure bill together-please explain?
Code descriptions:
60500 - Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s)
60220 - Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
My doctor performed a parathyroid exploration (60500). A frozen section was sent to the lab. Results came back and raised concern. The doctor made the decision to perform a left thyroid lobectomy (60220). Can these two procedure bill together-please explain?
Code descriptions:
60500 - Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s)
60220 - Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy