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[Lynda Wetter]

Area was cleansed with Betadine. When the Betadine was dry a nick over
the pustule was made. Fluid was collected for culture. Pus that was drained
was very superficial. Skin infection at the site. FU in 2 days.

Is this included in the office visit?

 

[cynthiabrown]

PROBABLY THE OTHER WAY AROUND e/m INCLUDED IN PROCEDURE

 

[Lynda Wetter]

I was thinking that originally so do you think 10160?

 

[jroxas]

Hi
CPT 10160, no E & M
Jerry Roxas, CPC

 

[cynthiabrown]

Was the fluid aspirated or just drained???

 

[jroxas]

Hi
I stand corrected this is I&D 10060