Total thyroidectomy and bilateral paratracheal node dissection

A patient with adenocarcinoma of the thyroid presents to have a total thyroidectomy and bilateral paratracheal node dissection performed. Please advise whether CPT code 60252 includes the removal of nodes from each side of the trachea during a total thyroidectomy. Are CPT codes 60252 and 38520 the appropriate codes for the procedures preformed? ...

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Article Overview

This article addresses CPT coding questions for a thyroid cancer operative scenario involving total thyroidectomy and bilateral paratracheal node dissection. It is intended for coders and billing professionals who need to understand how the article frames the applicable CPT reporting for the procedure combination and related node removal considerations.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting of thyroid cancer surgery can affect coding integrity, claim review, and consistency in surgical coding for head and neck procedures.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames CPT coding for thyroid cancer surgery
  • How the discussion approaches thyroidectomy with associated neck node dissection
  • What general coding issue is being raised about reporting multiple CPT services in one operative case
  • How the article positions the relevance of limited lymph node removal in this setting

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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