Wiki lymh node bx

[boozaarn]

Can I use 38505 for a core bx of lymph node in axillary area? or 19102 will be more accurate?

 

[ciphermed]

19102 is for core biopsy of the breast....your example indicates core bx of axillary lymph node....38505 would be the better choice...

38505 Biopsy of excision of lymph node(s): by needle, superficial (eg cervical ,inguinal, axillary)

can be with or without imaging guidance (coded separately)

Also, 19100 is needle bx breast w/o imaging guidance
19102 is needle bx breast w/ imaging guidance (code separately)

Hope this helps

 

[boozaarn]

thank you.