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Understand if Modifier 52 Is Needed for a Unilateral Vasectomy

Published on Thu Jul 17, 2025

Question: A patient who had a testicle removed five years prior due to cancer presented for a vasectomy. Since the patient had only one testicle, the urologist performed the procedure on one side of the body. Would I report 55250-52 to report the procedure? Ohio Subscriber Answer: No, you won’t append modifier 52 (Reduced services) to 55250 (Vasectomy, unilateral or [...]
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