-59 or a new modifier

[seslinger]

I have a dr. removing hardware from a patella fx & a hip fx so i was going to bill out the 20680, 20680 -59 but would i use one of the new modifiers ? It is for Medicare....

thank you for any imput
Sheila, CPC

 

[Najwa]

I would recommend XS Separate Structure, A Service That Is Distinct Because It Was Performed On A Separate Organ/Structure

 

[priti.gill@gebbs.com]

XS modifier

I would also recommend to use XS modifier