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01-10-2008, 07:01 AM

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modifier 59

We have a question regarding modifier 59. Some are adding a -59 when a 3-D reconstruction (76377) is done w/a CT scan. Should a -59 be added to the code 76377?

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01-10-2008, 07:26 AM

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No, a modifier -59 should not be added to this code. Just bill the two CPT's together.

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