CPT® 21501, Under Incision Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 21501 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax.

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Summary

A provider performs an incision and drainage procedure in the deep tissues of the neck or chest to relieve pain and pressure from a pocket of blood or pus.

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