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Incision, irrigation of port pocket and packed with iodoform gauze
Date: Feb 3, 2023
Question:
Hello Dr. Z,
Skin and subcutaneous tissues were anesthetized using 1% lidocaine. Surgical incision was made overlying the area of previous surgical incision from port removal. Port pocket was irrigated and hemostatic. Port pocket was then packed with iodoform gauze.
Looking into 10060 with 52 modifier. Since anesthesia was administered, would E & M code be an option?
Kindly advise. Thank you for your valuable input.
Sincerely,
VJ
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