2015年2月27日 · A “neck dissection” is another way of saying that a “lymphadenectomy” was performed. CPT® includes three procedure codes for neck dissection: 38720 – Cervical lymphadenectomy (complete) 38724 – Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection) (also referred to as a “MRND”) 38700 – Suprahyoid lymphadenectomy.

2009年6月7日 · Consider this: Another possibility is 38724-52 (Cervical lymphadenectomy [modified radical neck dissection]). You'd append modifier 52 (Reduced services) because 38724 is a more extensive procedure - it means removal of all lymph nodes from the neck. You might suggest this coding as a comparison for fee selection when you submit 38999.

2010年7月23日 · Functional, selective, radical refer to the same procedure.Nine codes and five terms can challenge your thyroidectomy and neck dissection coding accuracy. See if you have the skills necessary to submit these scenarios accurately.Include Some Dissections in 60240-60271When coding for thyroidectomy (60240-60271), keep a close eye on the code ...

2004年2月1日 · If a patient requires a modified radical neck dissection on both sides bill 38724-50 for the bilateral procedure and 60240-51 for the thyroidectomy. Scenario 6: An otolaryngologist removes both thyroid lobes and removes a malignant lymphatic chain during which he preserves the spinal accessory nerve jugular vein and sternocleidomastoid muscles.

2023年2月13日 · Suprahyoid neck dissection (SHND) involves removal of only the level I nodes (submental and submandibular nodes) that lie above the hyoid bone and the submandibular gland. Simply put, a partial or selective neck dissection — 38700 (Suprahyoid lymphadenectomy) — removes a few lymph nodes closest to the tumor. “Keep in mind that a ...

2024年2月15日 · Central and left-sided neck dissection with 3 or 4 small lymph nodes Using the LigaSure some fibrofatty tissue in the left neck and medially over the trachea was taken with care being taken to stay away from the nerve and the presumed left inferior parathyroid. The specimen was submitted as central neck dissection. Response from physician:

2007年9月1日 · You’ll select from the 41120-41155 range when reporting this procedure. Codes 41135 Glossectomy, partial, with unilateral radical neck dissection and 41145 … complete or total, with or without tracheostomy, with unilateral radical neck dissection refer to glossectomies with radical neck dissection. These procedures sacrifice the spinal ...

2024年11月11日 · Specimen: Neck, contents left neck level 4 A. Left neck level 4 contents, selective neck dissection: Three benign lymph nodes (0/3). Surrounding benign, mature fibroadipose tissue. Neck mass A. Neck Received fresh designated contents left neck level 4 is a 4 x 2 x 1.5 cm fragment of adipose tissue containing a 2 x 1 cm node and 2 0.3 cm nodes.

2002年2月1日 · Modified radical neck dissection is more complex than radical dissection and should not be reported using 41135 and 41145. Instead, the appropriate glossectomy code without radical neck dissection should be reported with 38724 (cervical lymphadenectomy [modified radical neck dissection]). Modifier -59 may be required here as well, Borden says.

2017年4月12日 · Answer: When you provider performs neck dissection, or lymphadenectomy, you have a few code choices depending on the specifics of the procedure. The “MRND” acronym usually means “modified radical neck dissection,” which you’d code with 38724 (Cervical lymphadenectomy [modified radical neck dissection]). Go back and check with your ...