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Modifier Mania:

Find Answers to Your Laterality Modifier FAQs

Published on Thu Mar 23, 2023

When in doubt, prompt the payer for their preferences. The CPT® code set is packed with codes that describe services and procedures that occur on one side of the body or both sides. However, understanding when to append modifier 50 (Bilateral procedure) or the HCPCS Level II modifiers LT (Left side) or RT (Right side) — or all of them [...]
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