Wiki Co- Surgeon w/Add On codes 22840

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So the following was presented to me whether we should start billing +22840 with -62 modifier. CMS's fee schedule this code is assigned a value of: 1=Co-surgeons could be paid, though supporting documentation is required to establish the medical necessity of two surgeons for the procedure.

CPT guidelines state that this code should not be coded with a -62 modifier.

Has anyone ever tried to bill this code for a Co-Surgeon and been paid?

Thanks for any input