Leandra
Guru
I have an op note where the doctor did a "crash primary mid-transverse cesarean section without proper sterile techinique" due to umbilical cord prolapse, non-reassuring fetal heart tones, unstable lie and polyhydraminos.
I have never coded a "crash" c section before - should I add modifier 22 to 59510 and send the op notes or should I just bill 59510 with no modifier or notes?
Thanks for any input
I have never coded a "crash" c section before - should I add modifier 22 to 59510 and send the op notes or should I just bill 59510 with no modifier or notes?
Thanks for any input