tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2021 Issue Q1

Reader Questions: Check the I&D Codes Carefully

Question: Our ED physician performed an incision and drainage (I&D) of a masseter muscle abscess following a computed tomography (CT) maxillofacial scan. How should we code for the I&D? Alabama Subscriber Answer: The masseter muscle is a superficial facial muscle that’s primarily involved in the chewing of foods. While abscess formation may be uncommon, a provider may be called upon to perform and I&D service to drain fluids from the abscess in order to facilitate the healing process. Since the provider performed the I&D via an external approach (through the skin and subcutaneous tissue)...

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