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Dr. Long completed an open removal of deep cervical nodes. This procedure would be coded using a code from the incision codes. True or False?

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False. The procedure of open removal of deep cervical nodes would be coded using a code from the lymphatic system section of the CPT manual.

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False.

The procedure of open removal of deep cervical nodes would not be coded using a code from the incision codes. Instead, it would be coded using a code from the lymphatic system section of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual. Deep cervical nodes are part of the lymphatic system, which is responsible for filtering and transporting lymph throughout the body. Therefore, the coding for this procedure would be specific to the lymphatic system.

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