A young man has a superficial perianal abscess that needs to be opened and drained. What CPT code should be used for this procedure?

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46050 is the correct code for incision and drainage of a superficial perianal abscess.
Code 46040 is incorrect because this is the code for the incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess. Code 46045 is incorrect because this is the code for incision and drainage of a transanal intramural, intramuscular, or submucosal abscess under anesthesia.

A Young Man Has a Superficial Perianal Abscess That Needs