June 2000 page 11b
Coding Consultation
Integumentary System, Surgery, 19162 (Q&A)
Question
Does CPT code 19162 include a sentinel node biopsy? Is the sentinel node biopsy part of the axillary lymphadenectomy or does it warrant reporting a separate CPT code?
AMA Comment
Code 19162, Mastectomy, partial; with axillary lymphadenectomy, includes the removal of the sentinel node along with other axillary lymph nodes. Therefore, it would not be appropriate to report the biopsy of the sentinel node separately, as this is an inclusive part of the main procedure.
Integumentary System, Surgery, 19162 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2000; June 2000...
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This June 2000 CPT Assistant consultation covers an integumentary system surgery question involving a mastectomy-related code and a sentinel node biopsy issue. It is useful for coders and billing staff who need to understand the scope of the discussion and the type of CPT guidance provided in this short Q&A format.
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Short CPT guidance pieces like this help coders recognize when a procedure question has been addressed in official AMA commentary and whether the article is relevant to a specific surgical coding scenario.
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A brief question-and-answer discussion on a surgery coding issue within the integumentary system. The section presents CPT guidance from an AMA comment in a compact consultation format.
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The type of CPT surgery question addressed in the consultation
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Codes Discussed
CPT: 19162
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