The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 21600 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax.
CPT® Code 21600 - Excision Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues ... - AAPC
The CPT® Code 21600 refers to the excision of a rib, specifically a partial excision. This surgical procedure involves the removal of a portion of a rib, which may be necessary for various medical reasons, such as to alleviate pain, remove a tumor, or address other thoracic conditions.
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CPT code 21600 is for the partial removal of a rib. This procedure involves surgically excising a portion of a rib, often to relieve pain, treat an infection, or address other medical conditions affecting the rib.
The question arises – is there any modifier needed for CPT code 21600? In this specific instance, the straightforward answer is “No.” CPT code 21600, “Excision of rib, partial,” accurately captures the procedure Dr. Smith performed, making a modifier unnecessary.
The correct CPT code for a partial excision of a rib is 21600. This code is used for the excision of a rib, which may be performed for various reasons, such as the removal of a rib due to a tumor or other pathological conditions.
CPT ® Code Set 21600 - CPT® Code in category: Excision Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax... CPT Code information is available to subscribers and includes the CPT code number, short description, long description, guidelines and more. CPT code information is copyright by the AMA.