Basics of CPT code 38505 & 38500 A lymph node biopsy is the removal of lymph node tissue for examination under a microscope. The lymph nodes are small glands that make white blood cells (lymphocytes), which fight infection. Lymph nodes may trap the germs that are causing an infection. Cancer often spreads to lymph nodes. CPT code 38505 & 38500 are used for coding lymph node biopsy in medical coding. We have separate biopsy procedure code for lung, breast biopsy, thyroid, bone biopsy etc. in diagnostic radiology facility. Some of them have even bundled imaging guidance CPT codes as well.…
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