Wiki Staged Procedures

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I have a situation where the surgeon did an I&D of a superficial abscess with packing (no closure) then takes patient back to OR next day for removal of packing and delayed primary closure. He has documented this is a staged procedure however as I am thinking of codes to utilize all codes would include closure. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to properly code for appropriate reimbursement? Thanks.:confused:
 
What codes are thinking of using

What codes are you thinking of using. Have you considered the -52 modifier on the first procedure (since he planned to do something "less" than the full procedure, which typically includes closure.)

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
 
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