Wiki CPT code for Exam under Anesthesia

[carol52]

Does anyone know of a code for removal of a drain under Anesthesia for a drain left in following a surgical procedure?

 

[preserene]

I feel like going for 15851 or 15852 becaus eI feel that it is more like suture removal
Code for dressing change under anesthesia would not apply .
But the anesthesia codes are only for procedures on the abdominal wall.

 

[NaliniAAPC]

Hi,
Give me the anatomical site of the procedure performed?

Nalini CPC

 

[carol52]

Sorry, this was for an abdominal drain

 

[NaliniAAPC]

Hi,
Yes you can 00400-3 Base units for abdominal procedure and also check the procedure timing...

Nalini CPC