You Be the Coder:
Don’t Overthink This Masseter Muscle I&D Scenario
Published on Mon Nov 16, 2020
Question: How do you code an external incision and drainage (I&D) of a masseter muscle abscess? Alabama Subscriber Answer: The masseter muscle is a superficial facial muscle that’s primarily involved in the chewing of foods. While abscess formation may be uncommon, an otolaryngologist may be called upon to perform an I&D service to drain fluids from the abscess in order [...]