AMA CPT® Assistant - 2002 Issue 8 (August)

Cervical Lymphadenectomy-Codes 38720 and 38724 (August 2002)

August 2002 pages 8-9 Coding Communication:Cervical Lymphadenectomy-Codes 38720 and 38724 The lymphatic system is one of the main avenues in the body through which cancer can spread. About thirty percent of the body's lymph nodes are located in the head and neck. In the treatment of head and neck cancer, neck dissections are often used. A physician may perform a complete neck dissection or a modified radical neck dissection, wherein he or she removes the suspected diseased lymph nodes. The lymph nodes are sent for microscopic examination to determine the extent of the cancer. Since the goal of the...

To read the full article, sign in and subscribe to the AMA CPT® Assistant.


Access to this feature is available in the following products:
  • AMA's CPT® Assistant - Current + Archives
  • AMA's CPT® Advanced Coding Pack
 
CPT® Assistant content is the official source for CPT® coding guidance. It is an instrumental tool when appealing insurance denials and validating coding to auditors. Monthly issues and an extensive archive provide comprehensive guidance on proper CPT® coding for past, present and upcoming code set releases. Archives date back to 1990 for historical use of codes, changes, rationales, coding tips and trends in the industry.

demo
request yours today
 subscribe
start today
 newsletter
free subscription

Thank you for choosing Find-A-Code, please Sign In to remove ads.