Foreign Body Removal

Question:

A patient had a craniotomy a week ago and the provider is doing a removal of a retain drain of post op wound in the operating room. What is the best code to use 10120?

Answer:

The best code is 10121, incision and drainage of foreign body, complex, since this required a return to the OR and was done for retained cranial drain. Remember to add a 78 modifier, for a return to the OR.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 12/01/22.