CPT Codes For Excision Procedures On The Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas, And Carotid Body

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures on the parathyroid, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, and carotid body.

CPT Code 60500

CPT 60500 describes parathyroidectomy or exploration of the parathyroid(s).

CPT Code 60502

CPT 60502 describes the re-exploration of the parathyroid(s) or parathyroidectomy.

CPT Code 60505

CPT 60505 describes parathyroidectomy or parathyroid(s) exploration with mediastinal exploration, sternal split, or transthoracic approach.

CPT Code 60520

CPT 60520 describes a transcervical approach for a partial or total thymectomy as a separate procedure.

CPT Code 60521

CPT 60521 describes a partial or total thymectomy with a sternal split or transthoracic approach without radical mediastinal dissection as a separate procedure.

CPT Code 60522

CPT 60522 describes a partial or total thymectomy with a sternal split or transthoracic approach and a radical mediastinal dissection as a separate procedure.

CPT Code 60540

CPT 60540 describes a transabdominal, lumbar, or dorsal exploration of the adrenal gland with or without biopsy and partial or complete adrenalectomy.

CPT Code 60545

CPT 60545 describes the excision of an adjacent retroperitoneal tumor and partial or complete adrenalectomy or exploration of the adrenal gland with or without biopsy, transabdominal, lumbar, or dorsally.

CPT Code 60600

CPT 60600 describes the excision of a carotid body tumor without excision of the carotid artery.

CPT Code 60605

CPT 60605 describes the excision of a carotid body tumor with the excision of the carotid artery.