General information on Depakote ER (Divalproex). Depakote ER is an anticonvulsant agent. Exactly how the drug works is unknown. Depakote ER tablets should not be crushed or chewed and should be swallowed as a whole.
When reporting excision of skin lesions (11400-11646), in addition to other procedures at the same anatomic location during the same session, be on the lookout for the following bundling issues. Do not report in addition to lesion excision: Local anesthesia. Simple closures (12001-12018)
Surgical care involves manual removal of comedones and drainage of pustules and cysts. When performed correctly, acne surgery speeds resolution and rapidly enhances cosmetic appearance. Scar revision via dermabrasion, excision, subcicion, or laser therapy may be performed. Inflamed papules and cysts may be injected with intralesional steroids. Risks include hypopigmentation and skin atrophy.