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Wiki attempted aspiration pilonidal cyst CPT code

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Hello I am coding attempted aspiration pilonidal cyst for facility ER. The MD aspirates pilonidal cyst with 19 gauge needle but no pus was obtained. He says that he abandoned the I&D. Would attempted aspiration pilonidal cyst qualify for unlisted skin procedure CPT 17999? Thank you for your help.
 
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