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Jan 7th, 2013 - ens5 3
CPT® code 20605 attempted aspiration
Good morning, Is it correct to report CPT® 20605 for a wrist aspiration where MD did not get any fluid? I would use -52 if it's correct to report it at all. Thank you
Jan 7th, 2013 - ch76606 123
re: CPT® code 20605 attempted aspiration
I would not add the modifier 52 because he did perform the procedure.