Question:
Maryland Subscriber
Answer:
You should code separately for the E/M and I&D, but include the same diagnosis code for each CPT code. On the claim, report the following:• 10060 (Incision and drainage of abscess [e.g., carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia]; simple or single) for the I&D of the carbuncle
• 680.3 (Carbuncle and furuncle; upper arm and forearm) linked to 10060 to represent the carbuncle
• 99202 (Office or other outpatient visit for the E/M of a new patient, which requires these three key components: an expanded problem-focused history; an expanded problem-focused examination; straightforward medical decision-making) for the E/M
• modifier 25 (Significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service) linked to 99202 to show that the E/M and I&D were separate services
• 680.3 linked to 99202 to represent the carbuncle.