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Wiki I&D abscess-attempted aspiration

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attempted aspiration w/18 gauge needle obtained small amount of sebaceous material, incised <1cm 11 blade expressed 3cc material dressed this was for the same sebaceous abscess. can I code both the aspiration and the incision? if not which one?..thank you and have a good day everyone..alice
 
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Hi Alice,

In this case I would go with the I&D only since that was the definitive procedure. If the Doc packed the wound extensively or put a drain in you can go with 10061, otherwise 10060.

Jim
 
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