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38510 - Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)

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Procedure / ServiceBiopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
Procedure / Service Description

roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; venous, other than hemorrhage - 38500 Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial 38505 Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary) 38510 Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s) 41120 Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue 41874 Alveoloplasty, each quadrant (specify)

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