AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2018 Quarter 3; Ask the Editor
Incision and Drainage of Neck Abscess
A 63-year-old woman, who presents with right neck swelling, redness and drainage from a previous surgical incision, demonstrates a subcutaneous fluid collection on computed tomography (CT). She underwent incision and drainage (I&D) of her neck abscess. A skin incision in the right neck was done, encountering purulent drainage, followed by blunt dissection until the cavity was visualized and septations opened. At the completion of surgery, a Penrose drain was placed and secured. What is the correct ICD-10-PCS procedure code? ...
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Article Overview
This article is a brief ICD-10-PCS coding example focused on incision and drainage for a neck abscess after prior surgery. It is intended for coders and CDI/coding education readers who want to see how a real-world postoperative infection scenario maps to procedure coding in ICD-10-PCS.
Why This Topic Matters
Postoperative neck infections can be coded differently depending on the documented procedure and anatomical location. Articles like this help readers recognize the relevant ICD-10-PCS framework for drainage procedures in a surgical setting.
What You Will Learn
- How a postoperative neck abscess case is presented for coding review
- How the article frames the ICD-10-PCS procedure coding question
- What type of documentation details are relevant to procedure coding education
- How incision and drainage scenarios are discussed in a coding context
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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