Oct 9, 2021 · After an extensive excisional debridement and thorough irrigation a large Hemovac drain was placed in the knee joint exiting superior laterally in the thigh proximally the traumatic …

Mar 6, 2010 · Does anyone know what's the most appropriate code for placement of a hemovac drain? I have it in my OP reports for shunt placements and also some spine surgeries. I have …

Jan 20, 2012 · I am fairly new to surgery coding and from what I found there is not a separate code for placement of drains. Here is the detail from the op note The drain wa placed right …

Nov 13, 2017 · RE: Hemovac Drain Replacement A provider implants a Hemovac drain (catheter) after performing removal of anterior hardware related to a previous fusion. Three days later …

Aug 14, 2014 · I need help coding a return to the OR for Hemovac removal the body of the op report says "The hemovac drain was identified entering the fascia and was unable to be …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 26990 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Pelvis …

Sep 12, 2016 · I have a pt with a wound dehis 2 weeks s/p TKA due to a fall onto the knee. They had exposed components. The Dr. went ahead and fully opened the incision to inspect the …

Jan 3, 2012 · What CPT code would be used for removal of retained drain after any type of abdominal/retroperitoneal surgery? Thanks in advance for any help. Chris Lufkin, CPC

Aug 9, 2012 · pt had retroperitoneal hematoma with placement of Hemovac drains. How is this coded? You help is greatly appreciated. Betty

Nov 2, 2017 · Two Hemovac drains were placed and brought out through separate stab wound incisions inferior and lateral to the incision and then attached to bulb suction. Following this, …