ilenefla
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My doctor wants us to code all surgeries and pregnancies for obese patients with secondary codes showing that the patient is obese. My understanding is that if the obesity complicates the surgery or the delivery it needs to be documented extensively in the op report and then billed with a 22 modifier for and possibly a letter from the MD for higher payment consideration. I don't think just adding an extra code for obesity will result in a higher reimbursement. Does anyone have any experience with this?