HCPCS 38505

Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

AI EXPLANATION: A superficial lymph node needle biopsy is an outpatient procedure where a clinician uses a thin needle to collect cells or fluid from an enlarged lymph node close to the surface of the skin, typically in the neck, armpit, or groin. The sample is examined under a microscope to help detect the cause of swelling, such as an infection, inflammatory condition, or abnormal cells.