tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2024 Issue Q1

Thyroid Coding: Clear Up Your Thyroid Procedure Coding Confusion

Paying attention to the practitioner’s wording is key to successful claims. When coding thyroid-related procedures, coders are faced with numerous questions before they can accurately select an appropriate code. This becomes even more complex when the surgeon doesn’t carry out a complete thyroid removal. The situation can be further complicated by codes that bundle together, making the task quite challenging. Read on to review different thyroid procedures and how to code them correctly. Understand the Specifics of Thyroid Lobectomies The first step in coding thyroid lobectomies is to figure out what the difference is between the types...

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