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685.0 Pilonidal cyst with abscess
Pilonidal cyst
CPT code 11772. Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated.
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CPT code 11772. Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated.
I had surgery to remove a quarter-sized pilonidal cyst removed and the procedure itself didn't hurt at all but yes it definitely hurt afterward. I was surprised to see the large black hole that was left in my back. Seeing the hole was very scary and I wasn't really prepared for it. If you have a pilonidal cyst removed then don't plan on doing anything for days afterward. It will hurt to move at all, you can't even lay on your back and bathing hurts, too, but it is absolutely necessary.
A pilonidal abscess, or pilonidal cyst, is an infection occurring near the intergluteal cleft. It's often caused by an ingrown hair.
Pilonidal cyst
Generally speaking, a pilonidal cyst will not affect your period. It should be treated, however. The treatment for a pilonidal cyst usually involves draining it (sometimes under local anesthesia), then placing a drain. Your doctor is likely to prescribe antibiotics as well.
A pilonidal cyst is a cyst or abscess near or on the top of the buttocks that often contains hair and skin debris.
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Surgery.