Wiki CPT for I and D for Vaginal Cyst?

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Hi All,
Need assistance for specific CPT code for procedure below please, thank you!

Incision and Drainage of Vaginal Cyst Note

Patient placed in dorsal lithotomy
Area prepped with betadine
0.7mL of Lidocaine given
Cyst palpated distal to hymenal ring 1cm off mid line. 1cmx 1cm
Stab incision used
Cyst explored with hemostat
Excellent hemostasis achieved
Precautions given

Patient tolerated the procedure with no problems
 
Hi, you would need to use an unlisted code as there is not a specific code for this. I believe 57022 or 23 is the comparable we use.
 
Hi, you would need to use an unlisted code as there is not a specific code for this. I believe 57022 or 23 is the comparable we use.
Thinking same on 57022 since this is a postpartum visit but had a second thought because the diagnosis is not 'hematoma'...Thanks for the input, stay safe!
 
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