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I have a question regarding 10120 foreign body removal. I am aware that the description of this code includes an incision. My practice has told me that I can code 10120 with a modifier 52 when no incision is made, but there is a foreign body removal. Could someone clarify the use of modifier 52 and if this is appropriate in this situation? Here is the documentation that I'm questioning:
"Left foot: hardened skin with black center. Started washing foot with sure cleanse and gauze; black center washed out and it was a splinter, patient tolerated well."
Thanks in advance.
I have a question regarding 10120 foreign body removal. I am aware that the description of this code includes an incision. My practice has told me that I can code 10120 with a modifier 52 when no incision is made, but there is a foreign body removal. Could someone clarify the use of modifier 52 and if this is appropriate in this situation? Here is the documentation that I'm questioning:
"Left foot: hardened skin with black center. Started washing foot with sure cleanse and gauze; black center washed out and it was a splinter, patient tolerated well."
Thanks in advance.
Foreign body removal, no incision, modifier 52?
