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Your Ob-Gyn Can Get Paid for Extensive Adhesiolysis, But Here’s What Documentation You Need

Here’s why you need to have modifier 22 handy. If you consider reporting lysis of adhesions and receiving reimbursement for this service mythical in nature, you’re not alone. But here’s the reality: You can get paid separately for the lysis if the adhesions are extensive. Here’s how. Pelvic Adhesions Defined: Pelvic adhesions are bands of fibrous scar tissue that can [...]
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