Wiki removal of elbow wound drain

[ggparker14]

Is there a separate procedure code for removal of elbow wound drain or is this a part of the E/M? The original laceration repair CPT was 12002.

Thanks for any help.

 

[PeaPod1]

Did they have to do an incision to remove the drain, or was it simply pulled out or a suture or two cut to get it out? If there was no incision to remove, I would go with straight E/M.
Have a great day!

 

[ggparker14]

Thanks so much for your help.

 

[Mojo]

Was the initial repair of 12002 coded correctly? If a drain was placed, I am thinking the closure was more than a simple repair. If the repair was intermediate or complex with a 10-day global, the drain/suture removal would be included in the repair if the visit was within the global.