Each lesion removal site is coded separately using which modifier for the following scenario? Excision of benign lesions, .5 cm lesion of the upper arm, 1.2 cm lesion of the back, and .6 cm lesion of chest.

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The appropriate modifier to use in this scenario is modifier 59. This modifier is used to indicate that the procedures at each site were distinct and separate from each other. Each of the three lesion removal sites should be coded separately using modifier 59 to indicate that they were separate and distinct procedures.

Each Lesion Removal Site Is Coded Separately Using Which Modifier