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    Wiki Attempted C-section delivery- Modifier 53 or 52?

    We are a physician group practice and our Obgyn provided antepartum, postpartum services and performed an attempted C-section but wasn't able to deliver the baby due to extenuating circumstance. We think our MD should be rightfully paid for the reduced global service. We billed as 59510 with...
    • hema_anan
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    • attempted c-section discontinued procedure extenuating circumstance global maternity global ob care modifier 52 modifier 53 partially reduced provider discretion terminated
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: OB/GYN
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