Wiki Modifier 52? Mastectomy followed by reconstruction

[jan g]

General Surgeon does a bi-lateral skin sparring mastectomy, who I code for, followed by the plastic surgeon who completes the procedure with his reconstruction.
My question is shouldn't I use a modifer 52 on the general surgeons portion as he did not stay and close the wounds?

 

[cynthiabrown]

yes you should

 

[jan g]

Thank you very much. One of those that I thought was right and just wanted to make sure.