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CPT Knowledgebase - Jul 14, 2017
A patient has an amputation of the left 5th toe and metatarsal head however the wound is left open to ensure there is no residual osteomyelitis. Should modifier 52, Reduced services, be applied to the amputation CPT codes due to the delayed wound closure? On the third day, a delayed primary closure is performed. How should this be reported?
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