AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2009 Issue 1; Ask the Editor

Incision of Gluteal Abscess

A patient was admitted with a very large draining abscess of the right gluteal area. An incision was performed with immediate expulsion of purulent material and culture and sensitivity was obtained. What is the proper code assignment for the procedure? ...

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