branchial cleft cyst

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    Wiki Neck mass (Burkitt Lymphoma) originally thought to be Branchial cleft cyst...

    We are looking for a code that adequately encompasses the surgery that was performed. Patient presented with a left, level II neck mass, consistent with a branchial cleft cyst, per CT imaging. Patient opted for surgical removal (CPT 42815) vs. FNA. Surgical specifics: A #15 blade was used...
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    Wiki Parotidectomy

    I'm second guessing myself on this report and wanted to get another opinion to make sure I'm coding this right. I have code 42420 for total parotidectomy, but the doctor said he also did a meatoplasty. From my research, it looks like a duplicated auditory canal can be from a branchial cleft...
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