Is it true that if there is no incision, I cannot code 10120? The patient wanted to try removing a splinter without opening the area. The physician manipulated the ares and was eventually able to express a wooden splinter, 2 cm in length. In the note, the area is described as "an entry wound approximately 3 mm across with a surrounding area of erythema, warmth and induration measuring approx. 3 cm across. Within there is a slightly palpable sense of splinter. Scant drainage is present, though nonpurulent." In addition the patient had tried unsuccessfully to extract the splinter. The area has become increasingly painful. Thanks for your opinion or feedback, in advance.