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Wiki Vaginal Delivery converted to C-Section

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Has anyone heard that the physician can bill the vaginal delivery with a -53 modifier and also the C-Section? If so can you tell me where to find the documentation to support this type of billing? :confused:

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Tami Hustace, CPC:
 
Can't code for both. Code the successful procedure only which is the c-section.

There are codes for attempted vaginal resulting in CS w/ previous CS if that applies to your patient

CPT code 59618 for C-section delivery, following attempted vaginal delivery after previous C-section.

I don't have my book in front of me but isn't there a DX code to show failed vaginal delivery
 
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