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Modifiers May Help Solve This Combo Procedure Conundrum

Published on Fri Feb 11, 2022

Question: Our ENT physician performed an endoscopy with concha bullosa resection (31240), along with an inferior turbinate excision (30140). Someone from another practice told me that they’re able to collect for both procedures if they use the 59 (Distinct procedural service) or XU modifier (Unusual non-overlapping service), and in those cases, 31240 is always paid. Is this possible? We’ve gotten denials [...]
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