Clinical classification codes

Coding recommendations

Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy:

B08.9 Unspecified excision of thyroid gland

(Other codes from B08 Excision of thyroid gland may be used instead, dependent upon the degree of the thyroid gland excision.)

Y76.3 Endoscopic approach to other body cavity

Minimally invasive video-assisted parathyroidectomy:

B14.9 Unspecified excision of parathyroid gland

(Other codes from B14 Excision of parathyroid gland may be used instead, dependent upon the degree of the parathyroid gland excision.)

Y76.3 Endoscopic approach to other body cavity


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