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 like the drainage of ovarian abscesses performed via a vaginal approach is to use modifier -50 with the procedure code. Modifier -50 is used to indicate that a procedure was performed on both sides of the body.

An Obstetric Surgeon Performs Bilateral, Open Drainage of Ovarian Abscesses