EM Clinicians
"Fewer treatment failures (with the loop technique) means that patients are less likely to receive a repeat incision and drainage, which is an important patient relevant outcome given the significant pain associated with this procedure."
Schechter-Perkins, et al
Benefits for EM Clinicians:
Superior clinical results - 42% reduction in treatment failures
Eliminate patient revisits - more efficient use of ED rooms
Faster procedure - minutes to complete
Happier patients - less pain, smaller scars
- No reimbursement for follow-up visits
- Average revisit cost – $60
- Full waiting rooms - higher walk-out rates
- Patient inconvenience - lower satisfaction scores
Primary CPT codes (global 10-day period):
- CPT 10060 - INCISION AND DRAINAGE OF ABSCESS SIMPLE OR SINGLE (Approximately $100-$125)
- CPT 10061 - INCISION AND DRAINAGE OF ABSCESS COMPLICATED OR MULTIPLE. (Approximately $225-$250)
- AAPC states: “A complicated incision and drainage can involve multiple incisions, drain placements, extensive packing, and a more complicated wound closure.”
The Quickloop Abscess Treatment Device leaves a drainage tube in place post-procedure, making CPT 10061 most applicable
Loop Technique Clinical Data Summary
Studies spanning 10 years and 5000 patients comparing Loop Drainage to I&D
42% Reduction in Treatment Failures
58% Reduction in Return Visits
Significantly Lower Pain Scores
Significantly Easier Home Care
Significantly Higher Patient Satisfaction
57% Adoption in 18 months
Loop Drainage Clinical Results
Reduction in Treatment Failures
Compared to Conventional Incision and Drainage
Gottlieb. et al - 2020
Reduction in Return Visits
Compared to Conventional Incision and Drainage
Schechter-Perkins. et al - 2020
Superior Patient Experience
Patient Self-Reported Outcomes
Ladde, et al - 2020
Pain
p=0.004
Home Care
p=0.002
"Given the potential for less pain, decreased scarring, and lower associated healthcare costs, this technique should be considered for the treatment of skin and soft tissue abscesses in the ED setting."
Gottlieb. et al - 2020
