00322 Anesthesia all procedures nck needle biopsy thyroid
Also known as: thyroid biopsy anesthesia, thyroid FNA anesthesia
Anesthesia for all procedures on the neck involving needle biopsy of the thyroid gland. Covers anesthesia for fine needle aspiration or core biopsy of thyroid nodules requiring sedation or general anesthesia.
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for needle biopsy of the thyroid. Most thyroid FNAs are performed with local anesthesia, but some patients require sedation or general anesthesia due to anxiety, difficult anatomy, or need for image guidance requiring patient immobility.
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