Wiki Any Advice on When Laterality Modifiers Relevant?

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I'm a CPC-A who's often at a loss as to whether I should report LT or RT, or just leave them out.

I see lots of guidance on how to correctly use LT/RT modifiers when they do apply, but virtually nothing about how to tell whether they apply. Often, the medical documentation specifies laterality with respect to a procedure, but it turns out that LT/RT shouldn't be reported.

For example, I had an academic case of "replacement of a left ureteral stent," and was informed that 50382 should be reported without the LT modifier.

I understand that different payers may have different guidelines in this regard, but are there any resources that can help one decide whether laterality modifiers should be reported?

Thanks,

James Shaw

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