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Should You Use Bilateral Modifiers With 92134?

Published on Mon Sep 21, 2020

Question: We performed SCODI on both of a patient’s eyes and used modifiers LT (Left side) and RT (Right side) to show that the services were bilateral, but we haven’t gotten paid for both sides. What’s the problem? Illinois Subscriber Answer: Unfortunately, you won’t be able to collect bilateral payment for this service. Code 92134 (Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging, [...]
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