Ob-Gyn Coding Alert
Reader Question:
You Need Proof For Modifier 82
Published on Mon Jun 13, 2016
Question: Is there a difference in the reimbursement of procedures for modifiers 80 (Assistant surgeon) and 82 (Assistant surgeon [when qualified resident surgeon not available])?
Kansas Subscriber
Answer: No, but your payer is probably going to ask for proof that there was no Resident available when you use 82. And if they do not feel an assistant was warranted for the procedure code, you may not get reimbursed at all.
Good advice: Always check to see if the procedure code allows for an assistant, and if it does and you are using 82, make sure you have the documentation ready to show no Resident was available.
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