CPT® 60270, Under Excision Procedures on the Thyroid Gland
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 60270 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Thyroid Gland.
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Summary
The provider removes the thyroid gland including the extension of the gland below the breastbone. The procedure is required for more complex benign conditions, such as a very large goiter, cyst, or benign or malignant conditions that extend into the upper chest.
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