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Old 09-20-2012, 12:58 PM
tldixon@mokancomm.net tldixon@mokancomm.net is offline
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Default Lap appy with ovarian cyst drainage.
Dr. did a laproscopic appendectomy with ovarian cyst drainage.

I have coded the lap appy: 44970
Would I use cpt code 49322 for the ovarian cyst drainage?
Thanks for any feedback on this..
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Old 09-20-2012, 02:20 PM
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You can use both. You will need to used -59 modifier.
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