Gastro codes do well with modifier 53, but 52 has some denial traps
The modifiers 52 (Reduced services) and 53 (Discontinued procedure) often confuse providers. While total utilization remains low – 184,489 claims with 52 in 2021 and 30,850 for 53 the same year – your personal patterns may warrant another look, particularly if your practice performs a lot of the tests and exams that make up the bulk of services tied to these claims.
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