gcohen
Guru
is it advisable to use 59 modifier with 50 since bilateral, if modifier 25 is added to the E/M?
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mitchellde
True Blue
There is no reason for the 59 that I can see. What is your reason for using it?
gcohen
Guru
done with E/m during post op period of another procedure
mitchellde
True Blue
It is not the 59 modifier then. It is either the 58, 78, or 79 modifier you seek depending on circumstances
gcohen
Guru
yes, thanks so much.