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I would bill 52648 without a modifier as the middle lobe may be the only obstructive part of the prostate gland, Carriers do not define what constitute a complete or a partial procedure. A CPT code for a partial prostatectomy was deleted many years ago.
Michael A. Ferragamo MD, FACS, urologist and urology coding and reimbursement consultant
I would bill 52648 without a modifier as the middle lobe may be the only obstructive part of the prostate gland, Carriers do not define what constitute a complete or a partial procedure. A CPT code for a partial prostatectomy was deleted many years ago.
Michael A. Ferragamo MD, FACS, urologist and urology coding and reimbursement consultant