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One of the procedures our dr had while in surgery

1. Complications due to morbid obesity, the patients BMI greater than 60.


I have not coded this before. could someone please help me
thanks
 
Use 278.01 Morbid obesity and V85.44 for the BMI as additional diagnoses. You might also be able to add a -22 modifier Increased Procedural Service if your physician documents the amount of extra time, work, or resources required to complete the surgery.
 
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