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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 Thyroglossal duct cyst

    I would like an opinion on this report. The op note says excision midline neck mass but the doctor told me it is an excision of the thyroglossal duct cyst. So I was wondering if I have enough info to where I can bill it for the 60280 code. It does not specifically say the thyroglossal duct but...
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