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Excision Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels

Encompasses excision procedures for lymph nodes and lymphatic channels including biopsies, node removals and sentinel node procedures. CPT codes 38500–38555 cover diagnostic and therapeutic lymph node excisions, biopsies and sentinel lymph node mapping techniques.

Incision Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels

Covers incision-based procedures on lymph nodes and lymphatic channels including biopsy incisions, drainage and open explorations. CPT codes 38300–38382 include various incision, drainage and exploratory incision codes for lymphatic structures.

Introduction Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels

Covers introduction procedures on lymph nodes and lymphatic channels including catheter or device insertion for lymphatic access. CPT codes 38790–38794 encompass introduction and catheter-based access techniques for lymphatic system procedures.

Laparoscopic Procedures on the Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Channels

Includes laparoscopic approaches to lymph node and lymphatic channel surgery such as minimally invasive node biopsies and resections. CPT codes 38570–38589 cover laparoscopic lymph node excision, biopsy and related minimally invasive lymphatic procedures.

Limited Lymphadenectomy for Staging Procedures

Details limited lymphadenectomy procedures performed for staging, including targeted node removals for cancer staging. CPT codes 38562–38564 designate limited lymphadenectomy and sentinel node removal procedures used in surgical staging.

Other Procedures of the Hemic or Lymphatic System

Encompasses miscellaneous and other procedures of the hemic or lymphatic system not classified elsewhere, such as atypical or adjunct procedures. CPT codes 38900–38999 cover other specified hemic and lymphatic procedures and add-on or less common service codes.

Radical Lymphadenectomy (Radical Resection of Lymph Nodes)

Covers radical lymphadenectomy and extensive resection of lymph nodes, typically for oncologic indications including wide nodal dissection. CPT codes 38700–38780 include a range of radical lymph node excision and extensive lymphadenectomy procedure codes.