Wiki I&D abscess-attempted aspiration

[alices]

attempted aspiration w/18 gauge needle obtained small amount of sebaceous material, incised <1cm 11 blade expressed 3cc material dressed this was for the same sebaceous abscess. can I code both the aspiration and the incision? if not which one?..thank you and have a good day everyone..alice

 

[jimbo1231]

I&D

Hi Alice,

In this case I would go with the I&D only since that was the definitive procedure. If the Doc packed the wound extensively or put a drain in you can go with 10061, otherwise 10060.

Jim

 

[alices]

RE-I&D Abscess

Thank you for the help I truly appreciated it..alice