This article breaks down scenarios where this code is used, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and legal compliance when using cpt codes. Incision and drainage of a vulva or perineal abscess is a minor surgical procedure used to treat a localized collection of pus that has formed within the vulva or perineal region. In the cpt® index look for destruction/lesion/vulva/extensive and you are referred to 56515 The extensive code is reported due to the extensive number of lesions. Cpt 56405 describes the incision and drainage of a vulva or perineal abscess Cpt 56420 describes the incision and drainage of a bartholin’s gland abscess
Cpt 56440 describes the marsupialization of bartholin’s gland cyst Cpt 56441 describes the lysis of labial adhesions Cpt 56442 describes hymenotomy, a simple incision. Cpt code information is available to subscribers and includes the cpt code number, short description, long description, guidelines and more Cpt code information is copyright by the ama. I have two incisions and drainage of vulvar cysts
Cpt 56405 refers to the incision and drainage of a vulva or perineal abscess, a surgical procedure aimed at alleviating pain and treating infections in the genital area of female patients.
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