Wiki parathyroid excision with gamma probe

[freespririt0806]

Hi all
can I code use of gamma probe? Dr Did not do the injection just the tracing with the probe

60500
38900

TIA

 

[CHROMEa8]

intraoperative identification (eg.mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s)..."includes injection of non-radioactive dye, (WHEN PERFORMED) (List separately in addition to code for primary)
this is an +add-on code

 

[b.cobuzzi]

Doctor did not do the injection and the injection is part of 38900. You would have to use the unlisted code 38999 or perhaps you can get away with using a 52 modifier with 38900. 38900-52 and indicate what is missing in box 19 in the claim and price appropriately.