You Be the Coder:
Properly Distinguish Duplicate Codes From Repeat Procedures
Published on Fri Feb 19, 2021
Question: Non-contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the left wrist and the left shoulder were performed by different providers on the same day. I was told to report one of the two services with modifier 59. Is that correct? Mississippi Subscriber Answer: Since you’ve got two separate radiologists interpreting the scans, you might assume it makes sense to use [...]