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I probably already know the answer to this, but need clarification and possible documented support on this. Phys. B (ENT) assists Phys A (Oral surgeon). Phys A performs a Caldwell-Luc while Phys. B performs a nasal antrostomy. The CPT for the nasal is 31256 but is NOT a payable assistant surgeon code. Can the physician bill this code as a primary surgeon and if so what modifier should be used? And should he dictate his own operative report?
If he cannot bill this code as primary, then how can he bill this?
Thanks
I probably already know the answer to this, but need clarification and possible documented support on this. Phys. B (ENT) assists Phys A (Oral surgeon). Phys A performs a Caldwell-Luc while Phys. B performs a nasal antrostomy. The CPT for the nasal is 31256 but is NOT a payable assistant surgeon code. Can the physician bill this code as a primary surgeon and if so what modifier should be used? And should he dictate his own operative report?
If he cannot bill this code as primary, then how can he bill this?
Thanks