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    Wiki Assistant surgeon billing

    Hello, I would really appreciate if someone can help me out with billing for an assistant surgeon. I have just started working for a plastic surgeon and he has decided to use an assistant surgeon in one of his surgeries for breast reduction. I would like to know if we have to use different codes...
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    Wiki Documentation Requirement for Assistant at C/S

    Hello! Our practice has two MD's and two CNM's. Often, the CNM's will assist during Cesarean Deliveries. The provider will list the assistant CNM in the heading of the operative report simply as: Assistant: CNM's name The remainder of the operative report does not mention the CNM again. I am in...
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    Wiki Two Assistant Surgeons

    We have a physician who will soon begin operating with two assistant surgeons on hand and, in certain instances, we will be billing for them both for the same operative session. Their charges will both be billed with an 'AS' modifier due to credentials (PA/CRNP) for the same date and on separate...
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    Wiki Two Assistant Surgeons

    We have a physician who will soon begin operating with two assistant surgeons on hand and, in certain instances, we will be billing for them both for the same operative session. Their charges will both be billed with an 'AS' modifier due to credentials (PA/CRNP) for the same date and on separate...
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    Wiki AS/UD Modifier

    New to PA billing for assisting in surgeries. Have done some research, but found contradicting answers. I bill physician billing, not facility billing. 1st Question: Difference in AS and 80 modifiers? I see the definitions in the CPT book, but a few examples may make these make a little more...
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