Wiki bilateral-When billing 64450

[pituffs]

When billing 64450 bilateral do you bill the code 64450-50 qty 1 or do you bill 64450-50 qty 4 on your units

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[millortsui]

when 64450 is bilateral procedure (e.g. injection on the Lt and RT of the legs), you will bill 64450 - 50 with 1 unit. Remember to increase the price as insurance co e.g. Medicare will pay 150% of their fee schedule.