AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2006 Issue 2; Ask the Editor

Bursectomy with Irrigation and Debridement

A patient was admitted with infected prepatellar bursitis of the right knee. An irrigation, debridement and bursectomy were performed. An incision was made centered in the midline and the darkened eschar skin was removed. The bursa was excised and culture and sensitivity was carried out on the grossly purulent material. The culture confirmed the presence of Staphylococcus. Once the bursa was removed, the area was packed and wrapped. What are the diagnosis and procedure code assignments for this surgery? ...

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