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Skene's glands, also referred to as periurethral glands, are small mucus-producing glands situated adjacent to the distal urethra in females. These glands play a role in delivering secretions into the female urethra, particularly near the urethral meatus. When the ducts of the Skene's glands become obstructed, fluid can accumulate, leading to the formation of cysts. In some cases, these cysts may become infected, resulting in the development of abscesses. The procedure coded as CPT® 53060 involves the drainage of such an abscess or cyst. During this procedure, the healthcare provider locates the cyst or abscess through palpation, which is the act of feeling the area with the fingers to identify the abnormality. Once located, the cyst or abscess is incised, meaning a surgical cut is made, and the contents are drained to relieve symptoms and prevent further complications.
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The procedure coded as CPT® 53060 is indicated for the following conditions:
The procedure for the drainage of a Skene's gland abscess or cyst involves several key steps:
After the drainage procedure, patients may be advised on specific post-procedure care to ensure proper healing and minimize the risk of complications. This may include instructions on keeping the area clean and dry, monitoring for signs of infection such as increased redness, swelling, or discharge, and managing any discomfort with prescribed pain relief. Follow-up appointments may be necessary to assess healing and determine if further treatment is required.
| Short Descr | DRAINAGE OF URETHRA ABSCESS | Medium Descr | DRG OF SKENE'S GLAND ABSCESS OR CYST | Long Descr | Drainage of Skene's gland abscess or cyst | Status Code | Active Code | Global Days | 010 - Minor Procedure | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 0 - Physician Service Code | Multiple Procedures (51) | 2 - Standard payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 1 - Statutory payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Hospital Part B services paid through a comprehensive APC | ASC Payment Indicator | Office-based surgical procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later with MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs; payment based on MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs. | Type of Service (TOS) | 2 - Surgery | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | P6C - Minor procedures - other (Medicare fee schedule) | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 109 - Procedures on the urethra |
| 51 | Multiple procedures: when multiple procedures, other than e/m services, physical medicine and rehabilitation services or provision of supplies (eg, vaccines), are performed at the same session by the same individual, the primary procedure or service may be reported as listed. the additional procedure(s) or service(s) may be identified by appending modifier 51 to the additional procedure or service code(s). note: this modifier should not be appended to designated "add-on" codes (see appendix d). |
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