thoracotomy codes

Hi! Can you code 32320 with a 32100, exploratory thoracotomy? There is an edit, but when can you use the 2 adding the 59 modifier? TIA!

Rich

Sep 18th, 2015 - petunia 195

re: thoracotomy codes

If they are using the same incision, same session I would not add a 59 modifier in my opinion.