AMA CPT® Assistant - 2005 Issue 2 (February)

Integumentary System/Surgery (February 2005)

February 2005 page 14b Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Integumentary System/Surgery, 15877 (Q&A) Question Would it be appropriate to report code 15877, Suction assisted lipectomy; trunk, for each separate area of liposuction on the trunk? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, it would be appropriate to report code 15877 for each area of liposuction on the trunk. Modifier 59 should be appended to the subsequent procedures performed. Under certain circumstances, the physician may need to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other services performed on the same day. Modifier 59, Distinct procedural service...

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