Wiki Rectus sheath hematoma - if this has been discussed

[molisa]

First, if this has been discussed before I apologize, but my search function isn't working. We're having a time finding the correct code for I&D of a rectus sheath hematoma. There was a lot of exploration and clot evacuation done. Nothing found seems to fit this area. Thanks!!

 

[susanp]

I am not sure if 10140 is the best code for this procedure. It could be billed with a modifier 22 since it sounds like this procedure was more extensive. The other option is to bill unlisted code 22999 and submit the operative report.

 

[surgonc87]

perfect code....20005

 

[Mojo]

20005 involves an I & D of a soft tissue abscess. With a rectus sheath hematoma, I'd look at the unlisted code, too.

Keep us posted.

 

[00048906]

irrigation of rectus sheath hematoma

what about 26990?

 

[TamaraM]

What dx code did you use for Rectus hematoma?