Abscess vs Phlegmon

angela.clayberg@mwhc.comangela.clayberg@mwhc.com
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Question: If you have documentation for a Phlegmon of omental tissue would you code K65.1 or would you query to confirm it is an abscess?

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  • ssalinasssalinas
    edited March 2016
    I would go with K65.1 since index entry for phlegmon sends you to abscess.

    Sharon Salinas, CCS
    Health Information Management
    Barlow Respiratory Hospital
    2000 Stadium Way, Los Angeles CA 90026
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