Forum - Questions & Answers
Mar 24th, 2011 - koatsj 160
femoral hernia & bowel resection
Has anyone billed an incarcerated femoral hernia with small bowel resection? 49553 & 44120.
Mar 24th, 2011 - lhudson 47
femoral hernia & bowel resection
Yes I have many times. I bill 44120, 49553-59.
Mar 24th, 2011 - koatsj 160
femoral hernia & bowel resection
Wonderful! Thanks. Even though there is no CCI relationship, would you still add
-59 modifer?
Mar 24th, 2011 - lhudson 47
femoral hernia & bowel resection
Yes I do to prevent having to resubmit.
Mar 24th, 2011 - koatsj 160
femoral hernia & bowel resection
OK. Thanks again!
