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Wiki Abscess associated with trauma

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A patient fell and fractured a tooth and dislocated another. The oral surgeon removed the two teeth and also performed an incision and drain procedure. He states that the buccal abscess is associated with the dental trauma. What is the correct diagnosis? Do I use K12.2 and external cause codes?
 
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