What is the CPT code for subtotal thyroidectomy?

What is the CPT code for subtotal thyroidectomy?

CPT® Code 60252 in section: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy.

What is a subtotal thyroidectomy?

Background: Subtotal thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure, in which the surgeon leaves a small thyroid remnant in situ to preserve thyroid function, thereby preventing lifelong thyroid hormone supplementation therapy.

What is subtotal and near-total thyroidectomy?

Near-total thyroidectomy is an operation that involves the surgical removal of both thyroid lobes except for a small amount of thyroid tissue (on one or both sides less than 1.0 mL). Subtotal thyroidectomy leaves 3 g to 5 g on the less affected side of the thyroid gland.

What is the CPT code for subtotal thyroidectomy with radical neck dissection?

Answer 3: In this case, report only the thyroidectomy with radical neck dissection with 60254 (Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with radical neck dissection).

What is the CPT code 60240?

CPT® Code 60240 in section: Excision Procedures on the Thyroid Gland.

When is subtotal thyroidectomy used?

Subtotal thyroidectomy: Removal of the majority of the thyroid gland but leaves approximately 4–8 g of thyroid tissue to achieve an euthyroid state. Often used for Graves’ disease in an attempt to avoid thyroid hormone replacement.

What are the 5 types of thyroidectomy?

total thyroidectomy (removing all of the thyroid gland) lobectomy or hemithyroidectomy (removing half of the thyroid gland) near-total thyroidectomy (removing most of the thyroid gland but leaving a little tissue on one side) occasionally, isthmusectomy (removal of the central part of the thyroid gland) is performed.

What is the difference between total thyroidectomy near total thyroidectomy and sub total thyroidectomy?

Near‐total thyroidectomy is an operation that involves the surgical removal of both thyroid lobes except for a small amount of thyroid tissue (on one or both sides less than 1.0 mL). Subtotal thyroidectomy leaves 3 g to 5 g on the less affected side of the thyroid gland.

What are the five types of 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 procedure code 60500?

CPT® Code 60500 in section: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s)

What happens after a subtotal thyroidectomy?

Surgical Therapy (Subtotal Thyroidectomy) Patients should be rendered euthyroid with antithyroid drugs before surgery. Complications of surgery include hypothyroidism (28% to 43% after 10 yr), hypoparathyroidism, and vocal cord paralysis (1%).

What is the difference between partial and total thyroidectomy?

If you need only part of your thyroid removed (partial thyroidectomy), your thyroid may work normally after surgery. If your entire thyroid is removed (total thyroidectomy), you need daily treatment with thyroid hormone to replace your thyroid’s natural function.

Which structure preserved during subtotal thyroidectomy?

What is the CPT code for thyroid lobectomy?

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What is the CPT code for a thyroidectomy?

60260 in category: Excision Procedures on the Thyroid Gland. 60270 in category: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid. 60271 in category: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid.

What is the ICD-10 code for total thyroidectomy?

89.