Hi,
I am wondering wht the ruling is on attaching modifier 50 (bilateral) or RT and LT for surgical suite?
I was told that ASC charges for bilateral procedure should not go out with mod 50 and that if the procedure is doen for both sides only one CPT code should be use because it will not be paid anyway for the second code (LT) when we submit to the payer. IS that right?
Thanks
SuriayaniRaip
Rockwood Clinic
Spokane, WA
I am wondering wht the ruling is on attaching modifier 50 (bilateral) or RT and LT for surgical suite?
I was told that ASC charges for bilateral procedure should not go out with mod 50 and that if the procedure is doen for both sides only one CPT code should be use because it will not be paid anyway for the second code (LT) when we submit to the payer. IS that right?
Thanks
SuriayaniRaip
Rockwood Clinic
Spokane, WA