Question

Relating to Procedures Completed in the Mediastinum (39000-39499):

Using the CPT code book, identify the main term for the following scenario:
Mediastinotomy with exploration, cervical approach.
List the main term used

Answer 1

The main term related to 'Mediastinotomy with exploration, cervical approach' as per the CPT code book is 'Mediastinotomy'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The main term for the procedure of 'Mediastinotomy with exploration, cervical approach' based on the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code book falls under the category of procedures completed in the Mediastinum (39000-39499). In CPT coding system, the main term guides you to the section where you can find the specific code for the procedure or service described. For the scenario provided, the main term would be Mediastinotomy. One would then reference the CPT code book to find the exact code that corresponds to a mediastinotomy with an exploratory, cervical approach.