Wiki Modifier 22 - My surgeon did a total hip arthroplasty

[mbort]

My surgeon did a total hip arthroplasty which was more complex than the norm therefore I am coding/billing with the modifier 22. My question is this: Do I put the modifier 22 on the assistant surgeon as well or is this strictly for the primary surgeon? I'm having a brain cramp!

Thanks for any input

Mary Bort, CPC

 

[nikkisgranny]

We bill a 22 for both physician and assistant if there is one.