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Nov 25th, 2015 - TAWANNA40
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What CPT® code would be used to code this procedure
MD coded 56420
Inflamed sebaceous cyst
The area was prepped in sterile fashion and the skin overlying the abscess was anesthetized with 2 cc of 1% plain lidocaine. The area was sharply incised and found scarred inflamed sebaceous gland . 2%Lidocaine with Epi used to infiltrate skin to remove gland and scarring tissue, skin edges trimmed . Wound closed with 4 sutures , Prolene #4 used. Patient tolerated procedure well.