Surgery: Hemic and Lymphatic Systems (Q&A) (January 2015)

January 2015 page 14 Surgery: Hemic and Lymphatic Systems Question: The descriptor of code 38572 reads," Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and peri-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple." Would we append modifier 52, Reduced services, to code 38572 when all nodes are removed except the internal iliac nodes? Answer: Yes. It would be appropriate to append modifier 52 to code 38572 when reporting the removal of all nodes except the internal iliac nodes. Surgery: Hemic and Lymphatic Systems (Q&A) (January 2015). CPT® Assistant. 2015; January 2015 page 14 ...

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This article is a short CPT Assistant question-and-answer item focused on surgery coding for hemic and lymphatic system procedures. It discusses when a modifier may be appended in the context of a specific laparoscopic lymphadenectomy service, making it relevant to coders who work with operative procedure reporting and CPT guidance.

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  • The article’s coding topic and specialty focus
  • How CPT Assistant framed a modifier question for a laparoscopic lymphatic surgery service
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  • The relevance of the discussion for surgical reporting in the hemic and lymphatic systems

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  • Medical coders
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  • Charge capture staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Surgical practice administrators

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Modifiers Discussed


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