Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert
Modifier Quiz:
Challenge Your Surgery Skills With This Quick Case Study
Published on Sun Jul 10, 2005
Communicate to avoid denials We showed you the nitty-gritty on reporting surgical modifiers in last month's Oncology Coding Alert. Now see if you've got a knack for choosing the right one with our scenario below, then turn to page 62 for the answer. Question: How would you code the following? The oncological surgeon performs a proctectomy and colostomy while a urologist performs a cystectomy and ureteral transplantations during a pelvic exenteration.
What type of documentation helps avoid auditor trouble?
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