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Aug 8th, 2013 - vdockum
Tracheostomy with transection of the thyroid isthmus
I am looking for a tracheostomy code that includes the transection of the thyroid isthmus. I could be reading too much into this and it could be part of the trach procedure, but I have coded much of these and didn't want to miss anything. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Vic
Aug 9th, 2013 - koatsj 160
re: Tracheostomy with transection of the thyroid isthmus
In a tracheostomy, the thyroid isthmus is cut if necessary. I am not sure this helps you or not.