ICD-10 Code 38520: Lymph Node Biopsy - Definition, Purpose & Clinical Context

Code: 38520

Description: Biopsy, lymph node; superficial

Reason for code: This code is used for the biopsy of a lymph node that is located in a superficial location, such as the neck, axilla, or groin. The code includes the removal of the lymph node, as well as the preparation and examination of the tissue.

Lymph node biopsies are performed for a variety of reasons, including:

* To diagnose cancer

* To determine the stage of cancer

* To evaluate the effectiveness of cancer treatment

* To diagnose other medical conditions, such as infections or autoimmune diseases