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If the surgeon leaves the incision of a simple or single abscess removal open to drain on its own, CPT 10060 should be used. If there is need to place a drain or pack to allow for continuous drainage ...

This procedure would be reported by the usual CPT code along with the modifier -74. If this modifier is not used and the patient has to return to the center for the same procedure, then the subsequent ...