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Jun 30th, 2010 - nancylynn
I&D abdominal abscess
What is the difference between CPT 10180 and 49020 (besides the hugh difference in RVUs)?
Jun 30th, 2010 - nmaguire 2,606
Drainage
Big difference. A pilonidal cyst is a cyst that develops along the tailbone (coccyx) near the cleft of the buttocks. These cysts usually contain hair and skin debris.
Code 49020 is a deep abdominal abscess that is drained. Intra-abdominal abscesses are localized collections of pus that are confined in the peritoneal cavity by an inflammatory barrier.