Buttock Abscess ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023

They likely form due to bacteria entering through small breaks or openings in the skin, whether through hair follicles or wounds.

They will conduct imaging tests to determine how large the abscess is. To treat the abscess, they will drain the pus and administer/prescribe antibiotics to manage the infection. If the abscess is too large, surgery might be necessary.

The infection might spread, which leads to the formation of abscesses in other areas. This can lead to tissue death, blood poisoning, and sepsis.