Brown, a dermatologist, opened and drained multiple complicated acne pustules and comedones on a 19-year-old patient with severe acne. For one of the more complicated acne pustules, Dr. Brown incised, drained, and marsupialized the acne cyst by suturing the right and left sides, leaving the cyst open for drainage. What is the correct code for the procedure?
A)10060
B)10061, 10040
C)10040
D)10061

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The correct code for the procedure is 10040 (Acne Surgery). This is the only code necessary, as it includes the opening of acne comedones, cysts, and pustules. It also includes the marsupialization of the acne cysts. Codes: 10060 and 10061 are used for the incision and drainage of unspecified abscesses or cysts, rather than acne cysts.

Brown, a Dermatologist, Opened and Drained Multiple Complicated Acne Pustules