Wiki Cpt 60271

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Hello,
I am uncertain whether CPT 60271 is for a total thyroidectomy, partial, or total unilateral?? It does not allow a mod.50 or LT/RT. However, a 59 modifier is allowed if billed with 60220-of course with proper documenation. That does not make sense to me. Any thoughts?
 
Not my area of expertise but the Coding Expert version indicates that the 60271 is for subtotal or partail thyroidetomy.

hope this helps:)
 
Depending on the approach ( and without an operative note, I can give no certain advise) but, you could either use 60240 or 60271 depending on if cervical approach.
 
On CPT Book page 335, when you looks up under on code 60240,there is a note says (for thyroidectomy ,subtotal or partial, use 60271). hope you know it is not for total.
 
The 2021 CPT Manual and 3M HDM (August 2020) now reference a CPT Assistant note that states 60271 is ONLY for TOTAL, not just a Thyroid Lobectomy.
 
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