Which procedure is associated with code 60512?

The procedure associated with code 60512 is a thyroidectomy, specifically a more detailed subset of thyroid related procedures. Code 60512 is used for "Thyroidectomy, partial or complete," which involves the surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland. This procedure may be performed due to various thyroid conditions, including cancer, hyperthyroidism, or large goiters that obstruct breathing or swallowing.

In contrast, the other options refer to different types of procedures. A thyroid lobectomy refers specifically to the removal of a single lobe of the thyroid, which is covered by a different code. Thyroid biopsies, which involve obtaining tissue from the thyroid to diagnose conditions, are categorized separately as well. A thyroid implant, typically used to treat conditions like cancer, is also coded differently. The specificity of code 60512 emphasizes the complete or partial removal of the thyroid gland itself, identifying it distinctly among thyroid-related procedures.