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52 modifier

  1. R

    Wiki 52 mod on 74328 and 74740

    Hi! I am wondering if we should be billing with a 52 mod on 74328 and 74740? We are the radiologist doing the interpretation. This is the guidance I have been provided and i just want to make sure is correct. Most likely, the radiologist did not supervise the procedure (e.g., did not control...
    • RadVCCoder
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    • 52 modifier 74328 74740 hysterosalpingogram
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    • Forum: Modifiers
  2. J

    Wiki Why a 52 modifier on a 76817?

    Hello! I work for an OBGYN as a newer coder and recently a coworker told us that we need to add a 52 modifier on any 76817 that didn't have the cervical length measured. We all started doing it but after doing some research I'm a bit confused as to why. I completely understand the 52 modifier...
    • Jesskatcurry
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    • 52 modifier 76817 cervix ob/gyn tvu
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: OB/GYN
  3. E

    Wiki Unilateral screening mammogram

    Hello, colleagues! What is the appropriate way to code for a unilateral screening mammogram (post-mastectomy). I am aware that the provider can perform diagnostic mammograms for patients with history of breast cancer, but at this stage in the patient's remission the provider deems it is more...
  4. K

    Wiki Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair question

    If the patient had a massive rotator cuff tear that was attempted to be repaired with marginal convergence was not able to be secured to bone once it was sutured, would this be 29827 with a 52 modifier or is there a more appropriate code for what was actually performed? Thanks in advance.
    • Katie_Ellis
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    • 52 modifier cuff marginal convegence rotator rotator cuff
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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