Wiki Need CPT code for abdominal wall abscess

[carol52]

Are there any other cpt codes besides the 10060-61 codes that I should be using for an abdominal wall abscess I & D ?

 

[aholla04]

That is all there is. The description is I&D of abscess-skin and subcutaneous ect...

 

[FTessaBartels]

22999

It's hard to tell without seeing the operative note, but the only other option might be CPT 22999 - Unlisted procedure, abdomen, musculoskeletal system. Of course, you would use this only if the abscess was deep in the abdominal wall musculature.

Hope that helps.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC

 

[Ryannwoike]

what about if it is a subfascial abscess?

 

[jstubbs]

Subfasical drainage

If it was subfascial, you would look at 20005.