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Wiki Debridement/Perineal abscess??

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keke74

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Hello,

Just want to be sure I'm on the right track. Here goes.

Perineal abscess

Procedure description: debrided & irrigated. Packed with iodoform gauze. Would 11042 be appropriate or do I need to query the physician for more information?

Thanks in advance
 
Debridement vs abscess

I would have to recommend a query to the physician. The note of packing placed tends me to think more along the lines of an abscess than a debridement. Also, to correctly code the debridement (11042) you would need documentation of the size of the area derided, the instrument used, the type/level of tissue removed, bleeding and its control and several other components. Hope this helps!

Linda
 
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