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Wiki ?52 modifier when left open to heal by secondary intent

Mklaubauf

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Hi,
If an appendectomy is performed, and the deeper tissue is sutured, but the skin is left opened to heal by secondary intent and a wound vac is added, do I need to put the 52 modifier on procedure 44960?

Thank you,
Marci
 
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