Please go ahead and code the following scenarios using CPT-4 procedure codes and

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Please go ahead and code the following scenarios using CPT-4 procedure codes and add modifiers when applicable. (do not code any diagnosis or use ICD-10 PCS codes to code procedures) When placing a code with a modifier do not leave any blank spaces between the code and the modifier: xxxxx-LT If more than one code is needed, separate the codes with one space: xxxxx rrrr D Question 1 4 pts Partial left nephrectomy with minimal help of an assistant surgeon (resident was not available to help, two modifiers) DQuestion 2 4 pts Repeat paracentesis in the emergency room without imaging the same day by the same physician

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Question 1
Partial left nephrectomy CPT code -50543
?Modifier- 80- Assistant surgeon: Surgical assistant services may be identified by adding the modifier 80 to the usual procedure number.
Modifier 82-Assistant surgeon: The unavailability of a qualified resistant surgeon is a prerequisite for use of this modifier..
Answer: 50543-80-82
Question 2:
If the health care professional performs abdominal paracenthesis without imaging guidance CPT code 49082
?Modifier 76 for repeat produre by same physician..The physician may need to indicate that a procedure or service was repeated..subsequent to the original procedure or service.This circumstances may be reported by adding modifier 76 to the repeated procedure..
Answer: 49082-76

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