Chapter 4
Section 12.1
Mediastinum And Diaphragm
Issue Date: August
26, 1985
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American Medical Association (or such other date of publication
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1.0 CPT PROCEDURE
CODE RANGE
39000 - 39599
2.0 DESCRIPTION
The
mediastinum involves the mass of tissues and organs separating the
two lungs, between the sternum in front and the vertebral column
behind, and from the thoracic inlet above to the diaphragm below.
It contains the heart and its large vessels, the trachea, esophagus,
thymus, lymph nodes, and other structures and tissues. The diaphragm
involves the musculomembranous partition separating the abdominal
and thoracic cavities, and serves as a major inspiratory muscle.
3.0 POLICY
Services
and supplies required in the diagnosis and treatment of illness
or injury involving either the mediastinum or diaphragm are covered.
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