modifier 78

  1. K

    Wiki Use of Modifier 78 for same day return to OR

    Question, is it appropriate to use modifier 78 if the unplanned return to OR is the same day as the original procedure? Example: Progressed well in labor and had a spontaneous VBAC of a living infant. The placenta delivered with gentle traction, but the placenta was noted to be still attached...
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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
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    • 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
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    • manipulation modifier 58 modifier 78 post-op tka
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    • Forum: Modifiers
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    Wiki Modifier 78 for return to surgery by different MD for related problem

    Please help to clarify what modifier, if any is appropriate for return to surgery post op, during the global period for complications of original surgery by a DIFFERENT surgeon. Since it is not the original surgeon, would a modifier 78 still be required? If the second surgeon is not in the same...
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