When Coding a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with an Anterior/posterior Colporrhaphy

question 63

Multiple Choice

When coding a total abdominal hysterectomy with an anterior/posterior colporrhaphy, the correct modifier to add to the second procedure would be:

• A)-26
• B)-50
• C)-51
• D)-79

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