Hello,
A physician performed a nail plate removal along with I&D drainage which he reported with 10061. I know the I&D and nail plate removal are 2 separate services, however he mentioned that he avulsed the nail cause it caused an infection therefore he also performed an I&D. My question is, can we report 17003 & 10061 with modifier 59 (Distinct procedure), or should we only report 10061. Any help would be greatly appreciated.