Urology Coding Alert

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Include Modifier 59 to Capture TURP, Prostate Needle Biopsy, and TRUS

Question: The urologist performed a TRUS and prostatic needle biopsy because of an elevated PSA, and a TURP for LUTS secondary to prostatic enlargement, bladder [...]
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