Networker3412
Networker
Hello,
patient came in to ER for an embedded back of earring into earlobe. the physician used forceps to retrieve it out with 1% lidocaine. Can this be coded and if so which CPT code would I use? Removal foreign body in skin??? or ear. there is not one for earlobe
patient came in to ER for an embedded back of earring into earlobe. the physician used forceps to retrieve it out with 1% lidocaine. Can this be coded and if so which CPT code would I use? Removal foreign body in skin??? or ear. there is not one for earlobe