Wiki parathyroid excision with gamma probe

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
 
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.
 
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