Patient presents for a scheduled initial resection of a primary peritoneal malignancy. The surgeon is prepared to also perform a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentectomy to ensure complete removal of the malignant growth. During the procedure, the surgeon determines that only the left fallopian tube and ovary needs to be removed. CPT code 58950, Resection (initial) of ovarian, tubal or primary peritoneal malignancy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentectomy, should be reported:

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The correct answer is B) 58950-52 because the modifier -52 is used for reduced services. In this case, since only the left fallopian tube and ovary were removed instead of performing a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy as initially planned, the service was reduced. Therefore, appending modifier -52 to CPT code 58950 accurately reflects the performed procedure.

Patient Presents for a Scheduled Initial Resection of a Primary