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Not quite sure how to code this; was first thinking I&D, 10060, but not certain. Any thoughts??
Lump at side of umbilicus on L. Erythema, fluctuation noted, and purulent discharge.
Assessment & Plan:
# ABDOMINAL OR PELVIC SWELLING MASS OR LUMP PERIUMBILIC (789.35): On L. ?foreign body vs lipoma. Close to previous abdominal surgery surgical line, ? suture.
# CELLULITIS AND ABSCESS OF TRUNK (682.2): Draining of the abscess done on the lesion, abx. Iodoform packing strip applied as well. After verbal consent obtained, area is cleansed. The patient tolerated the procedure well. No immediate complications noted.
Lump at side of umbilicus on L. Erythema, fluctuation noted, and purulent discharge.
Assessment & Plan:
# ABDOMINAL OR PELVIC SWELLING MASS OR LUMP PERIUMBILIC (789.35): On L. ?foreign body vs lipoma. Close to previous abdominal surgery surgical line, ? suture.
# CELLULITIS AND ABSCESS OF TRUNK (682.2): Draining of the abscess done on the lesion, abx. Iodoform packing strip applied as well. After verbal consent obtained, area is cleansed. The patient tolerated the procedure well. No immediate complications noted.