CPT Knowledgebase - Apr 29, 2026

During a transoral partial glossectomy (41120) or hemiglossectomy (41130) performed via robotic surgery (ie, transoral robotic surgery [TORS]), a separate incision is made to perform a modified radical neck dissection (38724 [separately reported]). During the neck surgery, a ligation of the lingual facial trunk of the external carotid artery is performed to decrease the risk of severe postoperative bleeding. Would it be appropriate to separately report code 37600 for the ligation of the lingual artery for a prophylactic procedure?

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