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Chapter 4
Section 12.1
Mediastinum
And Diaphragm
Issue Date: August 26, 1985
Copyright: CPT only © 2006 American Medical
Association (or such other date of publication of CPT).
All Rights Reserved.
Revision:
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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