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Opt for the Most Specific Modifier in Paired Organ Procedures

Published on Wed Nov 12, 2014

Question: Our physician is performing a bunionectomy procedure and does not want us to code with the TA modifier. He wants us to use LT instead. What would be the best coding option? Alabama Subscriber Answer: The best coding option is modifier LT (Left side) rather than modifier TA (Left foot, great toe), although keep in mind you have not specified the [...]
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