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Medical Coding

Category - 40,000 Series

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What CPT code should be used for complicated abscess drainage of the parotid gland?
  1. 42300
  2. 42305
  3. 42310
  4. 42320
Explanation
Answer: B - 42305 is the correct code for complicated abscess drainage of the parotid gland.
Code 42300 is incorrect because this is for a simple drainage of parotid gland abscess. Code 42310 is incorrect because this is for an intraoral drainage of an abscess in the submaxillary or sublingual glands. Code 42320 is incorrect because this is for the external drainage of an abscess in the submaxillary gland.
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