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Sep 19th, 2012 - chrysalis62
Anoscopy and Proctoscopy Done BEFORE Hemorrhoidectomy
I have a report where a diagnostic anoscopy and proctoscopy was done before the hemorrhoidectomy; Anoscopy and Proctoscopy are separate procedure codes. Is it ok to bill those with a -59 modifier, and also will the hospital be paid for those, even at a reduced rate? Thank you
Sep 20th, 2012 - Codapedia Editor 1,399
re: Anoscopy and Proctoscopy Done BEFORE Hemorrhoidectomy
Have you checked the NCCI edits? If you are a surgical practice you need access to NCCI and should check all services before submitting.