Thyroidectomy 

Otolaryngology (ENT)
Written By Joba Studio

Question:

I did a right thyroidectomy 10 days ago and used CPT code 60220. I sent the specimen for analysis.  The pathology came back positive for thyroid cancer, and I had to perform a completion thyroidectomy on the left.  How would I code this?  Do I code the thyroidectomy code again 60220?

Answer:

You could code a completion thyroidectomy CPT 60260 (thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid).  Ensure you also append Modifier 58 (staged or related procedure) since you are within the global 90-day period.  

*This response is based on the best information available as of 3/14/24.

 
 
 
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