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Wiki 22 Modifier - Does a surgery done on a morbidly
- Thread starter kristinab
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RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
An obese patient doesn't always warrant modifier 22. There must be documentation explaining the excessive difficulty, complications, and/or increased time. Documentation is essential...carriers are really looking for the "out of norm" scenario's.