CPT Knowledgebase - Jul 27, 2006

A third-party payer informed me that the correct method of coding a surgery assist on a cesarean section delivery is to code 59510, Routine obstetric care including antepartum care, cesarean delivery, and postpartum care (the 80 modifier appended for the assist). I have always used 59514-80, Cesarean delivery only. Which would be the correct method of coding for the assistant surgeon's services?

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