I am fairly new to surgery coding and from what I found there is not a separate code for placement of drains. Here is the detail from the op note
The drain wa placed right over the graft and another one in the subcu tissue and the skin was stapled. Drains were secured in place with 3-0 Ethilon.
Also what about placement of a Jackson Pratt or Blake drain?
Thanks
Valorie
The drain wa placed right over the graft and another one in the subcu tissue and the skin was stapled. Drains were secured in place with 3-0 Ethilon.
Also what about placement of a Jackson Pratt or Blake drain?
Thanks
Valorie