Wiki Node Excision

[vnorman]

One of our physicians has performed a Sentinel Node Excision. I am having some difficulty finding the correct code for this procedure. When I reviewed the information I thought it should be code 38500 however my physician disagrees. He thinks it should be in the 50000 series and I can not seem to find anything. Can someone help?

Thanks,
Valarie, CPC, CPPM

 

[JWash618]

If that was the only thing done, then the 38500 area is correct. But check out 38562-38572 as well and see if those fit better

 

[vnorman]

Thanks appreciate the help.