Wiki Xyphoidectomy

[dzanoni]

Can anyone give me the code for a xiphoidectomy please? I'm looking in the manual, but am not finding anything. It may be that I'm just looking too hard. Anyway, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[lisigirl]

Probably code 21620. The xiphoid process is part of the sternum.

Lisi, CPC

 

[dzanoni]

Thank you. I wasn't even leaning that direction, but it makes sense. I really appreciate the input.