Surgery: Hemic and Lymphatic Systems (Q&A) (June 2012)

June 2012 page 15b Surgery: Hemic and Lymphatic Systems Question: What is the difference between CPT code 38510 , Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s), and code 38500 , Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial? Answer: Cervical lymph nodes are found in the neck. Code 38500 describes the excision of superficial cervical lymph node(s). The term "superficial" pertains to its physiologic proximity to the body surface at a given anatomic site relative to the skin. Forremoval, biopsy, or dissection of adeep cervical node, the identification and/or avoidance of cranial nerves (VII, X, XI, XII) and...

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This article presents a focused coding Q&A from CPT Assistant on surgery for the hemic and lymphatic systems. It is aimed at coders and billing professionals who need to understand the scope of the discussion and the general anatomical and procedural context covered in the guidance.

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It helps readers identify whether the article is relevant to coding questions involving lymph node procedures in the neck and related anatomic considerations.

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    Introduces a June 2012 Q&A item in the surgery section for the hemic and lymphatic systems. The discussion centers on lymph node procedures and anatomic context relevant to coding review.

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  • The scope of the hemic and lymphatic systems discussion in this issue of CPT Assistant
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