Pilonidal Cyst I&D: ICD-10 and CPT Coding

Diagnosis (ICD-10-CM): L05.1 – Pilonidal cyst with abscess.

Procedure (CPT):

• 10061 – Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst (simple).
• 10060 – I&D of abscess (simple/single) – if no pilonidal cyst specified.
• 11770 – Excision of pilonidal cyst/sinus (simple).
• 11771 – Extensive excision.
• 97605 – Hospital observation (per day) if applicable.

Select code based on procedure performed (I&D vs. excision) and complexity. Document laterality, depth, and whether primary or recurrent.