tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2016 Issue 12

Coding: Clear Up Your I&D Coding Confusion With These 2 Coding Scenarios

Know the specifics of superficial vs. complicated I&D. How confident are you when it comes to appropriate coding for your incision and drainage (I&D) claims? Don’t fret digging deep into the nitty gritties of documentation. Here is a quick rundown on how to differentiate between different I&Ds for a patient, and avoid miscoding a claim. What All Goes Into A “Superficial” I&D? “A simple I&D includes drainage of the pus or purulence from the cyst or abscess,” says Sarah Goodman, MBA, CHCAF, CPC-H, CCP, FCS, president of the consulting firm...

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