ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert
Reader Question:
Don't let abscess drainage procedures needle you unnecessarily
Published on Sun Oct 14, 2012
Question: Procedures-dental abscess right mandible incision and drainage. A 2 mm incision was made in the most fluctuant area of the abscess using a #11 blade. Approximately 3 ml blood and pus expressed. The incision was left open without a drain in place. Strict sterile technique was used throughout procedure. Answer:
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