tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2003 Issue 1

You Be the Coder: Use Modifier -22 for Complications

Test your coding knowledge. Determine how you would code this situation before looking at the box below for the answer.Question: How can I report additional work due to scarring from a previous surgery? Isn't there a modifier for this? Why can't I find it in CPT? Rhode Island Subscriber   Answer: For now, the best (and only) way to report additional physician effort as a result of scarring, alteration of landmarks or other complications of previous surgery is to append modifier -22 (Unusual procedural services) to the appropriate CPT procedure code and supply ample supporting documentation. CPT introduced...

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