ICD-9-CM Procedure 40 Operations on lymphatic system 40 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.0 Incision of lymphatic structures 40.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.0 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.1 Diagnostic procedures on lymphatic structures 40.1 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.11 Biopsy of lymphatic structure 40.11 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.11 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.19 Other diagnostic procedures on lymphatic structures 40.19 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.19 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.2 Simple excision of lymphatic structure 40.2 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.21 Excision of deep cervical lymph node 40.21 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.21 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.22 Excision of internal mammary lymph node 40.22 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.22 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.23 Excision of axillary lymph node 40.23 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.23 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.24 Excision of inguinal lymph mode 40.24 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.24 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.29 Simple excision of other lymphatic structure A surgical procedure in which the lymph nodes are removed and examined to see whether they contain cancer. For a regional lymph node dissection, some of the lymph nodes in the tumor area are removed; for a radical lymph node dissection, most or all of the lymph nodes in the tumor area are removed. Also called lymph node dissection. Surgical excision of one or more lymph nodes. Its most common use is in cancer surgery. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p966) 40.29 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.29 contains 13 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.3 Regional lymph node excision 40.3 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.3 contains 14 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.4 Radical excision of cervical lymph nodes 40.4 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.40 Radical neck dissection, not otherwise specified A surgical operation for head and neck malignancies, most of which are squamous cell carcinomas. The neck is opened laterally, the majority of the sternocleidomastoid muscle is removed, as are the regional cervical lymph nodes, the jugular vein, the spinal accessory nerve, the submaxillary gland and most of the parotid gland. There are several modifications. (From Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992, p605) 40.40 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.40 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.41 Radical neck dissection, unilateral 40.41 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.41 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.42 Radical neck dissection, bilateral 40.42 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.42 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.5 Radical excision of other lymph nodes 40.5 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.50 Radical excision of lymph nodes, not otherwise specified 40.50 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.50 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.51 Radical excision of axillary lymph nodes 40.51 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.51 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.52 Radical excision of periaortic lymph nodes 40.52 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.52 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.53 Radical excision of iliac lymph nodes 40.53 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.53 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.54 Radical groin dissection 40.54 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.54 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.59 Radical excision of other lymph nodes 40.59 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.59 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.6 Operations on thoracic duct 40.6 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.61 Cannulation of thoracic duct 40.61 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.61 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.62 Fistulization of thoracic duct 40.62 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.62 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.63 Closure of fistula of thoracic duct 40.63 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.63 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.64 Ligation of thoracic duct 40.64 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.64 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.69 Other operations on thoracic duct 40.69 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.69 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 40.9 Other operations on lymphatic structures 40.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 40.9 contains 25 index entries