AR2728
Expert
I have a situation where physician performed an open appendectomy along with drainage of periappendicial and pelvic seropurulent fluid. The physician stated no gross perforation found but could not rule out micro-perf due to fluid. Path found NO perforation. I now have an open appendectomy with drainage of fluid but no rupture. I believe this leaves me coding 44950 since 44960 specifically states ruptured, meaning my physician will receive no extra payment for the drainage. Would someone please verify?