tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 12

Skin Updates: Follow 3 Steps Seize the Right Code for Pilonidal Cyst I&D

Scan through the provider’s detail to spot on the right set of codes! When your physician performs incision and drainage (I&D) of a pilonidal cyst or sinus, remember you have a separate code set for the procedure. Pay attention to your provider’s details to identify the difference between simple and complicated I&D, and you’ll be on your way to a successful claim. Step 1: Start With the Correct Code Set A pilonidal cyst or sinus is entrapped epithelial tissue located in the sacrococcygeal region above the buttocks. These lesions are usually associated with ingrown...

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