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Keep Count of Levels for Facet Joint Injections

Published on Wed Oct 28, 2015

Question: Our physician performed several facet joint injections. When reporting, we submitted modifier 50 to represent multiple levels. However, we received payment for only one level. Can you please provide guidance for correct approach to report this procedure? Kentucky Subscriber Answer: If the injections occur on the same side of the spine, you won’t append modifier 50, according to results that [...]
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