Wiki Assistant surgeon

[bharathiT]

The procedure TKA performed by main provider Dr. X .
There are many surgeons(MD) participate as assistant like Dr. Y , Dr. Z & Dr. A

In this scenario, How can append Modifier 80(Assistant Surgeon) and to whom?

 

[thomas7331]

You would need to query the provider if this information is not clear in the record.

 

[WaterJunkie]

When 2 surgeons work together as primary surgeons performing distinct part(s) of a procedure, each surgeon should report his/her distinct operative work by adding modifier 62 to the procedure code and any associated add-on code(s) for that procedure as long as both surgeons continue to work together as primary surgeons. Each surgeon should report the co-surgery once using the same procedure code. If additional procedure(s) (including add-on procedure(s) are performed during the same surgical session, separate code(s) may also be reported with modifier 62 added. Note: If a co-surgeon acts as an assistant in the performance of additional procedure(s), other than those reported with the modifier 62, during the same surgical session, those services may be reported using separate procedure code(s) with modifier 80 or modifier 82 added, as appropriate.

The unavailability of a qualified resident surgeon is a prerequisite for use of modifier 82 appended to the usual procedure code number(s).