Wiki HELP? How to code I&D of Breast Abcess with Insertion of Penrose Drain?

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How would you code this?

While I wanted to initially choose code 19020 because it is the more specific code for an I&D breast abscess, insertion of the penrose drain is NOT included in this code. I know Penrose drains are normally included in the I&D code and NOT billed separately, so that is why I would think that 10061 for complex abcess would be the right choice because it includes the drain as well??? Confused...someone please weigh in?!
 
Nukegirl13 said:
How would you code this?

While I wanted to initially choose code 19020 because it is the more specific code for an I&D breast abscess, insertion of the penrose drain is NOT included in this code. I know Penrose drains are normally included in the I&D code and NOT billed separately, so that is why I would think that 10061 for complex abcess would be the right choice because it includes the drain as well??? Confused...someone please weigh in?!
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just did this one through practicode and 19020 is the correct code
 
I also am trying to reason through the same practicode case with 'Incision and drainage and insertion of Penrose drain of Subareolar abscess' procedure. some of these cases are extremely difficult. I also have no medical background :) I was lucky to earn my coding credentials through 2 weeks of toilsome study and good instinct for my exam! Ill have to say practicode makes the exam seem like a walk in the park. Thanks for everyones input! I refer to these forums a lot!
 
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I also am trying to reason through the same practicode case with 'Incision and drainage and insertion of Penrose drain of Subareolar abscess' procedure. some of these cases are extremely difficult. I also have no medical background :) I was lucky to earn my coding credentials through 2 weeks of toilsome study and good instinct for my exam! Ill have to say practicode makes the exam seem like a walk in the park. Thanks for everyones input! I refer to these forums a lot!
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I agree. I'm on this very question in Practicode. I passed my certification exam with 81%. Practicode makes me feel like I've never studied at all. :(
 
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