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Know The Difference Between Simple vs. Complicated Pilonidal I&D or Lose $90

Published on Tue Jun 02, 2015

Check for instances when you can report an additional E/M. When your FP performs incision and drainage (I&D) of a pilonidal cyst or sinus, you will have to know that there is a separate code set for this drainage procedure. You should also be aware of identifying the difference between simple and complicated I&D while having knowhow about what to [...]
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