CPT Knowledge Base - Jan 29, 2015
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? ...
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Article Overview
This article is a short coding Q&A focused on a laparoscopic surgical procedure and modifier usage in a specific scenario involving lymph node removal. It is intended for coding professionals who work with surgical procedure reporting and want to understand the article’s scope before reviewing the full guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coders, auditors, and billing staff identify whether the article addresses a narrowly defined surgical reporting situation, including the use of a reduced-services modifier in a procedure-specific context.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames reporting for a laparoscopic surgical lymph node procedure.
- Whether the discussion centers on reduced-services modifier use in a procedure-specific scenario.
- What kind of coding question the article answers for surgical reporting workflows.
- The general scope of the guidance provided in the article.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Surgical coding specialists
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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