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Extraction of hematom right forehead - Patient orginially fell several days ago. Site anesthetized. A curvilinear incision is made overlying the hematoma at the upper half of this lesion. A very large firm clot is extracted. A Penrose drain is placed and the integument is reapproximated with sutures. The approximate size of the lestion is 6 x 10 cm. How would you code this?? CPT - 20000, or 10140. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
hematoma

according to CPT, under MS section, Head subchapter, says to use
20000 but according to the size of this one, I'd go 20005.
Good luck
 
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