Wiki Mod -52 vs. -53

[mad_one80]

Hi I have a doctor that attempted an unsuccessful PICC placement on a patient due to tortous veins.....do i code with modifier -52 or -53?

The doctor preped and cannulated the vein, then inserted the wire for the PICC cath but it wasn't able to advance....

 

[FTessaBartels]

Answered on another forum

I answered on the Modifier forum