Question:
Documentation reads, \”The cyst was excised after performing a central incision directly on the cyst. All the material was expressed, then cyst capsule was removed completely and excised completely. Packing was performed.\” Should I code the procedure as an I&D or an excision?
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Answer:
You should look at the pathology report and any further excision description to reach the correct code set. \”Excision is defined as full thickness [through the dermis] removal of a [...]
