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Wiki Modifier 59 on unlisted codes

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is it appropriate to put modifier 59 on an unlisted code?

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coders_rock! said:
is it appropriate to put modifier 59 on an unlisted code?

Thank you...
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Probably not, unless you've already received a bundling/inclusive denial. It's difficult to say whether or not a service is 'not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day' as another procedure, without knowing exactly what the 2 procedures are. I would bill without the 59 modifier (but WITH records - you'll definitely need them), and see what happens, first. The 59 modifier is likely unnecessary.

Hope that helps! ;)
 
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