The patient has a history of azoospermia. The surgeon performs bilateral open testicular biopsies.
"Male Genital System Coding Drill" What will be an ideal response?
Index:
Biopsy, Testis
Code(s):
54505-50
The note under code 54505 directs coders to assign modifier 50 if the procedure is bilateral.
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