CPT Knowledgebase - Jul 6, 2022

Would 38381 still be used for a VATS approach? Specifically, if CPT code 38381 (Suture and/or ligation of thoracic duct; thoracic approach) is performed via robotic assistance, inserting a scope and no thoracotomy is performed, is code 38381 appropriate coding or is coding with an unlisted code more appropriate?

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