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Wiki CO-SURGEONS/SURGERY ASSIST

Hello, I am looking for some guidance for a new Spine Doctor that has recently joined the orthopedic practice I work for. Dr. S is our Spine surgeon and he has been assisting another physician, Dr. Y on some spine surgeries. Dr. Y is a neurosurgeon. I have two questions, the first would be...
- alladmins@centralcoastortho.com
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- Oct 12, 2023
- assistant assistant surgeon co-surgeon modifier 62 modifier 80
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Orthopaedics
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Wiki HELP! using modifier 62 and 80 on the same claim and getting denials

Can anyone give feedback or help me find documentation on billing co-surgeon and assist on the same claim. In Appendix A of the AMA CPT book, modifier 62 states if a co-surgeon acts as an assistant in the performance of additional procedures, other than those reported with modifier 62, during...
- kdarabaris
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- Feb 27, 2019
- assistant co-surgery modifier 62 modifier 80 spine surgery
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion

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