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lymphadenectomy

  1. J

    Wiki ROBOTIC ASSISTED (radical) PROSTATECTOMY W PELVIC NODE REMOVAL?? +38571 OR BUNDLED??

    Hello, patient had robotic assisted radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection op note reads: "We performed a bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection. Borders of our dissection included the pubic bone, the external iliac vein, the pelvic sidewall, and the bifurcation of the iliac...
    • JenBrz
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    • 38571 55866 laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy lymph node dissection lymphadenectomy prostatectomy robotic-assisted robotic-assisted prostatectomy urology
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    • Forum: Urology
  2. L

    Wiki CPT 38724- NECK DISSECTION

    HOW MANY LYMPH NODES JUSTIFIES BILLING THIS CODE? I WAS TOLD 5 OR MORE FOR EACH SIDE. I WAS ALSO TOLD IT HAD TO BE FROM LEVELS 6 OR 7. PER ENCODER: The physician performs a cervical lymphadenectomy to preserve the spinal accessory nerve, jugular vein, and the sternocleidomastoid muscles...
  3. sferguson

    Wiki Comp Closure w/ Lymphadenectomy

    I have searched the forums and cannot find an answer. I need to know if a complex layered closure is included with a Lymphadenectomy. My surgeon has dictated for this procedure in detail and it looks like it should be a seperate code.
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