Hi,
If we remove a large lipoma, procedure code 21931, and a JP drain was placed. Can I code separately for the drainage tube?
Usually when we remove lipomas, no drainage tube is needed, however, because this was over 15cm lipoma, a drain needed to be put in.
If I can code this what code would I use for the tube. The lipoma was in the right flank.
Thank you,
M. Klaubuf
If we remove a large lipoma, procedure code 21931, and a JP drain was placed. Can I code separately for the drainage tube?
Usually when we remove lipomas, no drainage tube is needed, however, because this was over 15cm lipoma, a drain needed to be put in.
If I can code this what code would I use for the tube. The lipoma was in the right flank.
Thank you,
M. Klaubuf