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Old 12-07-2010, 03:45 AM
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Default modifer 59 vs 51

Procedures 29881 and 29877 would I use modifier 59 or 51? Thanks
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Per CCI edit 29877 is bundled with 29881 and is non modifiable.
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Use G0289 in place of 29877. Yes, most carriers recognize it. No modifier is needed.
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