CPT^® 60300, Under Removal Procedures on the Thyroid Gland

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 60300 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Removal Procedures on the Thyroid Gland.

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The provider drains a thyroid cyst using a needle or catheter. The provider may use radiologic imaging to guide the needle/catheter into the target area to drain the cyst.

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