ollielooya
True Blue
The physician was unable to establish CSF flow after 4 attempts were made. Choice of modifiers; 22 (to increase payment?, or 53 (reduce payment). Was looking at 52 as well. What would be the most accurate way to code this unsuccessful procedure(s)? I'm inclined to go with the 53, but the reduction for multiple attempts is a little unsettling. Asking for opinions from the experienced ones on here. -Suzanne E. Byrum, CPC