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Wiki Perianal abscess drained by a needle

Thread starter miugu
Start date Dec 11, 2013

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miugu

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Dec 11, 2013

Does anyone know what is the correct code for perianal abscess drained by a needle?

There is a code 46050 Incision and drainage, perianal abscess - can this be used for a needle drainage as well or should needle drainage be billed as 10160?

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