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10081 incision and drainage pilonidal cyst complicated

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: Complex pilonidal cyst I and D, Complicated cyst drainage

Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst, complicated. Surgical management of complex pilonidal disease with multiple tracts, recurrent infection, or extensive inflammatory disease.

Clinical Context

Used for recurrent or infected pilonidal disease with multiple sinus tracts requiring extensive drainage and debridement.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.44
Practice Expense RVU8.46
Malpractice RVU0.48
Total RVU11.38

Est. Medicare Payment

$380.09

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

General SurgeryColorectal SurgeryProctology

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