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Fibrin Sheath PTA for Hospital (Same Access)

Date: Jun 18, 2013

Question:

Can you please explain why when fibrin sheath PTA is done via the same access in a hospital facility modifier -52 is not utilized only on the physician side? This modifier is used in other outpatient hospital coding and is approved per the CPT Manual (where modifiers are listed). I know this is in your literature but not the explanation behind it.

Question ID : 4934
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