Or is there a better cpt code to use that we are unable to locate? I am looking for diagnosis code for abscess of lumbar paraspinal muscle. If surgical debridement of, e.g., spondylodiscitis is.
Diagnosis of paraspinal abscess by EUSguided FNA Gastrointestinal
This code will convert to a.
This code applies to all abscesses of the spinal cord provided they aren't tuberculosis.
What code would you capture a paraspinal abscess with? I have looked and can't seem to find anything. Extension of infection into the paraspinal tissues is commonly addressed by treating the underlying spinal infection. Paraspinal and epidural abscesses are rare conditions often diagnosed later in the disease process that can have significant morbidity and mortality.
This page provides explanations for the icd diagnosis code “g06.1 intraspinal abscess and granuloma” and its subcategories. Available for iphone, ipad, android, and web. It belongs to the diagnostic related group 573 and has no. L02.212 is a specific code for cutaneous abscess of back (any part, except buttock) that can be used for reimbursement purposes.
Any help would be much appreciated.
