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Work Out This Masseter Muscle I&D Scenario

Published on Tue Dec 29, 2020

Question: Our radiologist performed an incision and drainage (I&D) of a masseter muscle abscess following a computed tomography (CT) maxillofacial scan. What’s the coding for the I&D? Alabama Subscriber Answer: The masseter muscle is a superficial facial muscle that’s primarily involved in the chewing of foods. While abscess formation may be uncommon, a provider may be called upon to perform [...]
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