jenmar
Networker
can anyone tell me which of the following codes does not get a 59 modifier?
doc did a laryngoscopy w/biopsy of the tongue 31535
and a flexible bronchoscopy (separate procedure) 31622
and a flexible esophagoscopy (separate procedure) 43200
31622 (separate procedure) is the comprehensive code when paired with 31535. should i put a 59 on the 31535 and remove it from the 31622? or does this mean i can't code 31535 (with biopsy)?
please help!!!![Confused :confused: :confused:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
doc did a laryngoscopy w/biopsy of the tongue 31535
and a flexible bronchoscopy (separate procedure) 31622
and a flexible esophagoscopy (separate procedure) 43200
31622 (separate procedure) is the comprehensive code when paired with 31535. should i put a 59 on the 31535 and remove it from the 31622? or does this mean i can't code 31535 (with biopsy)?
please help!!!