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What is the correct way to bill Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Humana, etc. for 20610 bilateral? Would it be 20610-50 with 1 or 2 units or separetly with RT and LT modifiers?
I believe that Medicare, BCBS and Humana require bilateral procedures billed on one line using the -50 modifier and one unit. Be sure to double your fee, though. United generally likes them on separate lines. Hope that helps.