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#1 Posted : Friday, November 8, 2019 12:49:23 PM(UTC)
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Hi, can anyone please help me with assigning a CPT code to D7510, as well as the best ICD-10 codes to go with procedure. Pt came in with pain and swelling of area. Pain was radiating to ear and throat. Large Palatal abscess from #12 to junction of hard and soft palate all the way to the midline. Thank you!
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#2 Posted : Monday, November 11, 2019 12:33:09 PM(UTC)
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Hi Guest!

D7510 – incision and drainage of abscess – intraoral soft tissue
Here are some coding options for you below:
40800 - Drainage of abscess, cyst, hematoma, vestibule of mouth; simple
40801 - Drainage of abscess, cyst, hematoma, vestibule of mouth; complicated
41800 - Drainage of abscess, cyst, hematoma from dentoalveolar structures

As for the ICD10 code(s), here are some options based on what you described:

K12.2 - Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
K04.6 - Periapical abscess with sinus
K04.7 - Periapical abscess without sinus


Hope this helps!
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