What is procedure code 60500?
What is procedure code 60500?
CPT® Code 60500 – Excision Procedures on the Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas, and Carotid Body – Codify by AAPC.
What is the CPT code for excision of the parathyroid gland?
60512
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 60512 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Excision Procedures on the Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas, and Carotid Body.
What is a surgical removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands?
Parathyroidectomy is surgery to remove the parathyroid glands or parathyroid tumors. The parathyroid glands are right behind your thyroid gland in your neck. These glands help your body control the calcium level in the blood.
What is the CPT code for complete thyroidectomy?
Since CPT code 60252, Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection, includes subtotal in the descriptor, would this be the appropriate code for the procedure performed?
What is the CPT code for parathyroidectomy with mediastinal exploration?
60500
CPT® 60500 in section: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s)
What is the CPT code for intraoperative parathyroid hormone testing?
83970
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Intraoperative
| Test ID | LAB5350 |
|---|---|
| EPIC ORDER | PTH, INTRAOPERATIVE |
| CPT Code(s) | 83970 |
| Group/Individual Test | Group |
| Laboratory | Core Laboratory |
What type of surgeon removes parathyroid glands?
Surgical Removal of Parathyroid Glands Duke endocrine surgeons perform parathyroid surgery to remove abnormal parathyroid glands or tissue. The glands are located behind the thyroid gland in the neck. Parathyroidectomy may be recommended as treatment when hyperparathyroidism or parathyroid cancer is present.
What is the procedure for a thyroidectomy?
There are several approaches to thyroidectomy, including:
- Conventional thyroidectomy. This approach involves making an incision in the center of your neck to directly access your thyroid gland.
- Transoral thyroidectomy. This approach avoids a neck incision by using an incision inside the mouth.
- Endoscopic thyroidectomy.
What is a complete thyroidectomy?
Total thyroidectomy involves the removal of the entire thyroid gland. This procedure is most often performed to treat thyroid cancer, but it may also be performed to treat uncontrollable hyperthyroidism or goiter that causes severe symptoms.
What is the CPT code for laparoscopic adrenalectomy?
CPT® Code 60540 in section: Adrenalectomy, partial or complete, or exploration of adrenal gland with or without biopsy, transabdominal, lumbar or dorsal (separate procedure)
Does CPT code 60500 bundle with CPT code 60240?
Therefore, CPT code 60500 is bundled into CPT code 60240. I have reviewed the Correct Coding Initiative which indicates that 60500 will bundle in 60240 however, this document is dated 2014.
What is the CPT code for thyroidectomy 60240?
CPT code 60240 describes a total or complete thyroidectomy. CPT code 60500 describes a parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid (s). The exploration of parathyroid glands with or without parathyroidectomy (CPT code 60500) is standard surgical practice when performing a complete thyroidectomy (CPT code 60240).
What is the CPT code for parathyroidectomy?
CPT code 60500 describes a parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid (s). The exploration of parathyroid glands with or without parathyroidectomy (CPT code 60500) is standard surgical practice when performing a complete thyroidectomy (CPT code 60240).
Are parathyroids separately payable for 60500-59 thyroid removal?
In these cases, the parathyroids’ removal is incidental to the thyroid excision and is not separately payable. To avoid denials for separately reportable 60500-59 claims, encourage your otolaryngologist to include documentation that shows the parathyroidectomy’s distinct nature.