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    Wiki Modifier 57 - abdominal adhesions

    Pt having 58720 and during surgery realized that the pt had dense pelvic and abdominal adhesions. They used 58720-57 and 58740. I am not sure that modifier 57 is correct. Lysis of adhesions is usually an included procedure unless it adds significant additional work. The notes state that they...
    • tracylc10
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    • 58720 58740 adhesions dense modifier
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Modifiers
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    Wiki dense breasts?

    What dx code would be appropriate when dr states patient has dense breasts on physical exam? R92.2 comes up as inconclusive mammogram. If mammogram hasn't been done yet how can we use this code?
    • swiedner7
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    • breasts code dense inconclusive mammogram
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: OB/GYN
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