tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2020 Issue Q1

Modifiers: Learn The Ropes of Modifier 53 Coding for Terminated Biopsies

Consider a number of variables, including use of CT guidance. Biopsy coding can become a relatively simple art if you’re coding for a practice that performs these surgeries in high numbers. However, as is the case with most invasive surgeries, you’ve got to be prepared to code operative notes where the biopsy doesn’t go exactly as planned. Today, you’re going to work your way through a few scenarios involving terminated lung biopsies. As you’ll see, it takes a strong attention to detail in order to ensure you’re coding the claim accurately and precisely...

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