A re-excision to remove additional tissue during a subsequent encounter in the postoperative period is:

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A re-excision to remove additional tissue during a subsequent encounter in the postoperative period should be reported with modifier 58, which indicates that it is a staged or related procedure performed during the postoperative period of the original procedure. Modifier 58 is used when a planned or unplanned procedure is performed subsequent to the original surgery for a related condition during the postoperative period.

A Re-Excision to Remove Additional Tissue During a Subsequent Encounter