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Wiki 2 surgeries

Thread starter beretchris
Start date Jun 17, 2010

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Jun 17, 2010

Question: my surgeon performed two distinct separate procedures on a pt.
Separate incison, same operative session. He dictated two operative notes.
Would'nt he just dictate one note including both surgeries and then bill with a modifier? (59)
Thanks for any help

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