10080 incision and drainage pilonidal cyst simple
Also known as: Pilonidal cyst I and D, Cyst drainage, Sacrococcygeal cyst drainage
Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst, simple. Surgical drainage and management of uncomplicated pilonidal disease in the sacrococcygeal region.
In Plain Language
Pilonidal cyst drainage; Drainage of sacral cyst
Clinical Context
Performed for symptomatic pilonidal disease presenting with drainage, pain, or recurrent infection without complex tract disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.19 |
| Total RVU | 1.19 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.19, this code ranks in the 6th percentile among Surgery codes — 6.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 10080?
CPT 10080 (incision and drainage pilonidal cyst simple) is a Surgery code. Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst, simple. Surgical drainage and management of uncomplicated pilonidal disease in the sacrococcygeal region.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 10080?
The work RVU for CPT 10080 is 1.19. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Dermatology. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 10080 used?
Performed for symptomatic pilonidal disease presenting with drainage, pain, or recurrent infection without complex tract disease.
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