November 2000 page 10a
Coding Consultation
Endocrine System, Surgery, 60252, 60254 (Q&A)
Question
What is the difference between codes 60252 and 60254?
AMA Comment
Code 60252, Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection, is intended to describe total or subtotal resection of the thyroid for malignancy with removal of a limited number of lymph nodes. CPT code 60254, Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with radical neck dissection, describes resection of both the left and right thyroid lobes, as well as a radical neck dissection. The phrase "radical neck dissection" in code 60254 describes total...
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Article Overview
This article is a short CPT coding consultation focused on endocrine surgery. It explains a comparison between two thyroidectomy-related CPT codes, discusses the broader surgical context, and notes a bilateral reporting scenario tied to a modifier. It is intended for coders, auditors, and billing staff who work with endocrine system surgery documentation and CPT guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand which CPT endocrine surgery topics are being compared in the consultation and flags that bilateral reporting considerations are part of the discussion.
Article Sections
Coding Consultation
A brief Q&A format discussion centered on endocrine surgery coding. The section compares related CPT surgical topics and includes an AMA comment with reporting context.
What You Will Learn
How the consultation frames a comparison within endocrine surgery coding
Which CPT surgical topic areas are addressed in the article
How modifier-related bilateral reporting is discussed at a high level
What type of guidance the AMA comment provides in this consultation format
Who Should Read This
Medical coders
Coding auditors
Billing staff
Revenue cycle professionals
Physician documentation staff
Codes Discussed
CPT: 60252
CPT: 60254
Modifiers Discussed
CPT: -50
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