CPT code 60252 is reported when a limited neck dissection is done, while CPT code 60254 is reported if a radical neck dissection is included in the procedure. What is the CPT code for chiropractic? chiropractic cpt codes and fees 2021.

How do you code a central neck dissection?

Assign CPT codes 60252, Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection, and 60512, Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure), for the procedures performed.

What is a central neck dissection?

A central neck dissection removes all the lymph nodes from the area just below your voice box (larynx) to the top of your breast bone. Removal of these neck lymph nodes will not impair your immune system’s ability to fight infections.