You Be the Coder:
Do You Know Why This Bundle Exists?
Published on Thu Apr 14, 2022
Question: Can you help me explain to my physician why CPT® 60500 bundles into 60240? He is questioning it because the parathyroid exploration and excision was indicated for a clinical indication distinct from the indication related to thyroidectomy (parathyroid adenoma and hyperparathyroidism for 60500 and multinodular goiter for 60240). South Dakota Subscriber Answer: To help your physician better understand the [...]