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10-30-2008, 01:31 PM
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Modifier 52 question
Hello,
I posted this in the general discussion area, as well, and then realized there is a modifier section: when a psychologist or tech is performing a Neuropsych test (96118, 96119), yet documents his/her time for less than one hour, is it still applicable to bill either code or would this qualify for a modifier 52, although that is usually used with regard to procedures? Just askin'! Thanks a lot - Carol 
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10-30-2008, 03:59 PM
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-52 is a valid modifier for these services and I'd agree that if the time spent does not qualify for the code descriptor, the correct option is to append -52 to the service code.
Neuropsych testing is a procedure. -52 is not just for surgical services; it may also apply elsewhere.
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Kevin B. Shields, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CCS-P, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-I
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