Wiki Is Drainage tube part of surgical procedure?

[Mklaubauf]

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

 

[GJackson]

Is drainage tube part of surgical procedure?

I would not code the drainage tube separately, Coders desk reference describes this procedure as having a drain placed as part of the procedure.

Thanks