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Understand the Difference Between Modifiers 66 and 62

Published on Fri May 17, 2024

Question: The general surgeon assisted with a liver transplant procedure as part of a surgical team. He performed the initial midline incision on the abdomen and was involved in the hepatectomy of the left lobe, which included ensuring blood flow control and managing drainage. Meanwhile, the transplant surgeon was responsible for implanting the cadaver donor liver and connecting it to the [...]
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