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Part B Coding Coach:

Know the Facts on Modifier 50

Published on Wed Mar 22, 2023

Warning: Payer policies may differ, so review the fine print. There are a plethora of codes in CPT® that describe procedures and services involving anatomic structures. But do you know when you should append modifier 50 (Bilateral procedure) to those codes? And do you know when you should use Level II HCPCS modifiers LT (Left side) or RT (Right side) [...]
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