We have always reported excisions of benign tumors or cysts of the breast, which require

We have always reported excisions of benign tumors or cysts of the breast, which require multiple incisions during the same operative session, using code 19120 with modifier 59 to identify the separate incisions. Now we have been advised to report the subsequent incision sites by using modifier 76, Repeat Procedure by Same Physician. Would 76 be a better modifier to use in this situation?

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CPT Knowledgebase - Jul 27, 2006