Question: Our ophthalmologist recently performed a pars plana lensectomy and posterior vitrectomy with the help of another surgeon. I am trying to file the claim with modifier 62 (Two surgeons), but I have never used the modifier before, so I am a little wary. What should I keep in mind when filing a claim with modifier 62? Answer: The first thing you should do is report 66852 (Removal of lens material; pars plana approach, with or without vitrectomy) for the pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy. Then ask yourself: If you can answer "yes" to all of these questions, you've got an acceptable claim; attach modifier 62 to 66852 to show that it took two surgeons to perform the procedure. For Medicare, payment will be made only when the claim is submitted with documentation.
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You may submit the claim and wait for the request for documentation, or drop to a paper claim and submit with the appropriate documentation attached to support the need for two surgeons performing separate parts of one billable procedure.
If approved by Medicare, the allowed amount will be 125 percent of the normal payment and paid at 62.5 percent to each surgeon.