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Wiki Open procedure, mesenteric lymph node bx

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philwjp

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I cannot find a code for mesenteric lymph node bx by open procedure, not lap. Pt had appendectomy and surgeon found enlarged lymph nodes on mesentery and did a bx of one of these while he was there. Not sure what code to use.

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What about 49180? In my CPT book, I see a note just after 38530 that says "for percutaneous needle biopsy, retroperitoneal lymph node or mass, use 49180. For fine needle aspiration, use 10022.) I hope this helps :)
 
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