In CPT 2010, add-on code 60512 , Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure), has a parenthetical reference indicating which CPT codes it may be reported in conjunction with. However, code 60210 Partial thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy, and 60220 , Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy, are not listed as codes with which 60512 may be reported. It appears CPT did not include unilateral procedures in this section as applicable to the add-on code for autotransplantation. In a case where the surgeon performs a left only hemithyroidectomy with isthmusectomy and also performs a left superior parathyroid autotransplantation, how may the surgeon report the left parathyroid auto transplantation? ...

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Article Overview

This article addresses a CPT 2010 coding scenario involving thyroid surgery and parathyroid autotransplantation. It explains the scope of the reporting issue, the CPT code context involved, and the type of guidance discussed for cases where the autotransplantation is performed alongside certain thyroid procedures. The piece is aimed at coding professionals who need to understand how the article frames this CPT reporting question and the related coding references.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting of thyroid and parathyroid procedures depends on understanding how add-on codes, parenthetical references, and related procedure codes are discussed in CPT guidance. This article helps coders and billers identify the relevant coding context for a surgical scenario that may affect claim reporting.

Codes Discussed

• CPT: 60512
• CPT: 60210
• CPT: 60220
• CPT: 60200

Modifiers Discussed

• CPT: 22

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