Wiki aborted procedure ?

[lbarbar]

Hi,

i need the cpt code for this case please:

a patient with ovarian cancer is for Internal Debulking Surgery ,TAH+BSO,Omentectomy ........

then after exploratory laparotomy was done the procedure was aborted due to unresectable tumor .......

should i assign code 49000?
or

58952-53???

thank you

 

[CodingKing]

I'm torn between 52 and 53 for the mod. You would definitely report the planned procedure. This may help you decide

http://www.cgsmedicare.com/partb/pubs/news/2012/0712/cope19315.html

 

[lbarbar]

Thank you CodingKing for your reply.

i will report the procedure as you said, and i have read the link you sent .....

but sill can't decide if it 52 or 53

any one can help?

 

[chasarmil]

I would bill the planned procedure and use modifier 53.

 

[MFMcoder]

Deborah J. Grider's book U]Coding with Modifiers, A guide to Correct CPT and HCPCS Level II Modifier Usage[Ustates " Do not use this modifier (52) if the procedure is discontinued after administration of anesthesia (use modifier 53)."