A patient was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx. The surgeon performed a supraglottic laryngectomy with radical neck dissection to remove the metastasis to the lymph nodes.
Identify the terms used to look up the code selection in the Alphabetic Index. Assign CPT codes to the case. If applicable, assign CPT/HCPCS Level II modifiers.
Index:
Laryngectomy, Subtotal (Supraglottic procedure preserves part of the voice box.)
Code(s):
31368 Laryngectomy; subtotal supraglottic, with radical neck dissection
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