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Are assistant surgeons billable during Watchman procedure?
Date: Mar 22, 2024
Question:
We have conflicting information on whether an assistant surgeon is allowed during a Watchman procedure. Encoder pro says that only 62 modifier is allowed. However, Codify says 62, 80, and 82 are allowed.
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