A giant cell tumor is a benign (noncancerous) growth. GCTs often start in your long bones near your knee. Usually, healthcare providers remove them with surgery.

A giant cell tumor is one that is made up of a large number of benign (noncancerous) cells that form an aggressive tumor. It usually develops near a joint at the end of the bone. The location …

My provider is excising a giant cell tumor from the finger/palm. He's proposing CPT codes 26145, 26145-59 and 26075. I'm having a hard time with this one because I think the correct CPT …

Surgical Removal of Giant Cell Tumors - This tumor was once thought to be a cancer of a tendon sheath. It is now known to be a benign non-cancerous tumor of a tendon sheath. These …

May 7, 2024 · Surgical excision has been the mainstay of care for giant cell tumors. It improves oncological control and prognosis.

Oct 17, 2011 · However, if the pathology report returned a finding of giant cell tumor, then the coder should report 26113 or 26116 – excision of a subfascial tumor based on its size of …

Giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath – The second most common hand tumor, giant cell tumors are solid, benign and slow to grow. Epidermal inclusion cyst – This tumor is benign and forms …

Giant Cell Tumor Codes Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath (727.02) Radical resection of tumor; upper arm or elbow (24077) Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor; humerus …