CPT Codes For Excision Procedures On The Lymph Nodes And Lymphatic Channels
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures on the lymph nodes and lymphatic channels.
CPT Code 38500
CPT 38500 describes an open, superficial biopsy or excision of lymph node(s).
CPT Code 38505
CPT 38505 describes biopsy or excision of lymph node(s) by needle, superficial such as cervical, inguinal, or axillary.
CPT Code 38510
CPT 38510 describes open excision of deep cervical lymph node(s) biopsy.
CPT Code 38520
CPT 38520 describes open excision of deep cervical lymph node(s) with scalene fat pad biopsy.
CPT Code 38525
CPT 38525 describes open excision of deep axillary lymph node(s) or biopsy of lymph node(s).
CPT Code 38530
CPT 38530 describes open excision of internal mammary lymph node(s) or biopsy of lymph node(s).
CPT Code 38531
CPT 38531 describes open biopsy or excision of inguinofemoral lymph node(s).
CPT Code 38542
CPT 38542 describes dissection of deep jugular node(s).
CPT Code 38550
CPT 38550 describes the excision of a cystic hygroma from the axillary or cervical area without deep neurovascular dissection.
CPT Code 38555
CPT 38555 describes the excision of a cystic hygroma in the axillary or cervical area with deep neurovascular dissection.
