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  1. Wiki - Axillary biopsy | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC

    Sep 24, 2024 · This has been a long battle, and now I am going to ask you all. Patient presents to radiology for superficial axillary lymph node core needle biopsy. Dr. says it is a breast biopsy but …

  2. AMA Provides Clarity on Breast Excision/Lymph Node Coding

    Sep 29, 2008 · Partial mastectomy with anything less than a complete axillary dissection, however, will call for 19301 Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy) …

  3. ICD-10 Code for Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of

    ICD-10-CM Code for Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes C77.3 ICD-10 code C77.3 for Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and …

  4. AXILLARY MASS, excision | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC

    Jun 11, 2008 · Axillary mass, excision sep5078, Have you had any reply to your question submitted tot he AHA Coding Clinic? We also have a scenario related to this matter. After final pathology, the …

  5. Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coding

    May 2, 2018 · Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as Verneuil’s disease or acne inversa, is a lesser-known chronic skin condition that can easily be confused with other skin conditions. Familiarity of the …

  6. Wiki - I&D axillary abscess---removal of axillary mass

    Feb 27, 2012 · Procedure 2: removal of axillary mass 1% lidocaine with epinephrine was used for local anesthesia and a 3 cm. transverse incision was made in the right axilla and carried to the …

  7. CPT® Code 33363 - Surgical Procedures on the Aortic Valve - AAPC

    Summary The provider uses a catheter to insert an aortic valve replacement through the lumen of a catheter, in a service known as TAVI or TAVR. This code is specific to inserting the valve using an …

  8. Find Out What Makes the Difference - AAPC

    Jul 1, 2006 · Example: The surgeon performs a complete axillary lymphadenectomy (38745) to remove the lymph nodes between the pectoralis major and the pectoralis minor muscles.

  9. ICD-10 Code for Unspecified lump in axillary tail of the right ... - AAPC

    ICD-10 code N63.31 for Unspecified lump in axillary tail of the right breast is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -Disorders o

  10. 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 38745 ( …