Dive Into the Details of Neck Dissection Coding : CPT® Coding
Feb 13, 2023 · A complete, or radical, neck dissection — 38720 (Cervical lymphadenectomy (complete)) — is referred to as “radical” because the surgeon removes almost all the lymph …
Compare 38571–38573 Lymphadenectomy Codes - AAPC
Apr 20, 2018 · Compare 38571–38573 lymphadenectomy codes for proper reimbursement. When CPT® 2018 added 38573, the new code descriptor added quite a few more requirements.
Prepare for New Prostate Procedure CPT® Codes in 2026 - AAPC
Nov 11, 2025 · 55869 (… with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy, including external iliac, hypogastric, and obturator nodes) You’ll also notice a # symbol next to 55868 and 55869 in …
Learn the Ins and Outs of Neck Dissection Coding - AAPC
Feb 27, 2015 · A “neck dissection” is another way of saying that a “lymphadenectomy” was performed. CPT® includes three procedure codes for neck dissection: 38720 – Cervical …
Learn 4 Tips to Fix Vulvar Lesion Coding Mistakes Before They
Jun 27, 2025 · 56633 (Vulvectomy, radical, complete) 56634 (… with unilateral inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy) 56637 (… with bilateral inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy) 56640 …
CPT® Code 38720 - Radical Lymphadenectomy (Radical Resection …
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 38720 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Radical Lymphadenectomy …
Axillary Lymphadenectomy : You Be the Coder - AAPC
Jul 1, 2002 · Answer: The correct code depends on how well the surgeon documented the depth of the excised lymph nodes. CPT offers 38740 (Axillary lymphadenectomy; superficial) and …
CPT® Code 38571 - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Lymph …
Reader Question: Perfect This Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymphadenectomy Scenario - (Jan 18, 2019) Question: I am attempting to understand the issue of laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomies …
Perfect This Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymphadenectomy Scenario - AAPC
Jan 18, 2019 · 38571 (Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy) 38572 (Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and peri-aortic lymph node …
Learn How to Approach Prostatectomy Coding – Part 2 - AAPC
Jul 21, 2025 · Sometimes, the surgeon must perform a lymphadenectomy to remove all the lymph nodes including the external iliac, hypogastric, and obturator nodes around the prostate during …