jenmar
Networker
Doc repaired 2 recurrent ventral hernias through 2 incisions both with mesh. Is it appropriate to code 49565 & 49568 twice appending modifier 59 to the second?
Thanks!!!
Thanks!!!
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Wiki 2 hernia repairs with 2 separate incisions
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lindacoder
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That's what I would do. I would also send it paper with a copy of the op note along with a short letter requesting reimbursement for the two "separate" surgeries. Good Luck!!
jenmar
Networker
thanks for the info