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Old 03-11-2009, 06:58 AM
mcandia mcandia is offline
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Default Modifier 59 help

I am new to derm coding and have a question about the proper use of modifier 59. For these services billed what would be the proper modifier placement.

CPT 11100
CPT 11101
CPT 17000
CPT 17003

Would a -51 modifier be added to any of the codes?

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Old 03-11-2009, 07:37 AM
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You should use modifier -59 on 11100.
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