An obstetric surgeon performs bilateral, open drainage of ovarian abscesses using a vaginal approach. Code 58820, Drainage of ovarian abscess; vaginal approach, open, should be reported in the following way to accurately report this service:

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The correct way to report a bilateral procedure is by using modifier -50. This modifier indicates that the procedure was performed on both sides of the body, which is the case for bilateral, open drainage of ovarian abscesses using a vaginal approach.

An Obstetric Surgeon Performs Bilateral, Open Drainage of Ovarian Abscesses