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modifier 58

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    Wiki Post op Modifiers

    If you have a post op cortisone injection (for the same body part as surgery) is modifier 58 the best selection? If so, do payers have specific policies for modifier 58? In the same sense, modifier 79 (unrelated) as well?
    • rakeley
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    • modifier 58 modifier 79 modifiers postop
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Modifiers
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    Wiki Modifier 58 vs 78

    Patient had Total Knee Arthroplasty (27447) performed on 6/4/19. Patient developed infection and wound dehiscence. Patient returned to OR on 7/26/19 for partial revision of Total Knee Arthroplasty (27486) and wound dehiscence closure (13160). Modifier 78 added due to being a complication...
    • SavCoder
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    • modifier 58 modifier 78 total knee arthroplasty
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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    Wiki Modifier 58 vs 78

    A patient is having a manipulation under anesthesia for arthrofibrosis during the post operative period for a total knee arthroplasty. The patient was informed prior to the initial TKA surgery that they may need to have the manipulation done post op. Is the appropriate modifier for the...
    • Jlbirmingham
    • Thread
    • manipulation modifier 58 modifier 78 post-op tka
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Modifiers
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    Wiki Repeat of minor surgery during global

    If a minor surgery needs to be repeated during the global period, and is done in the exam room (thus you can't use modifier 78), is this ever billable? For example, an I&D of an abscess is performed (which has a 10 day global), but a few days later the patient returns because the abscess has...
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