Wiki Billing 26 & TC Modifiers for our Optometrists

[jpeterson015]

I need some further clarification on when we should split bill using the 26 & TC modifiers for our ophthalmologic diagnostic testing. We are a specialty clinic and own the testing equipment. My question is when our optometrists order the diagnostic testing that is performed by a technician employed by the practice and interprets it, should we be only bill the professional component or both professional and technical components? My understanding has always been that if the testing is performed at the physician's office, either by a physician or a technician employed by the practice we wouldn't split bill because the practice provided both components of the service. We are getting information that we should only be billing for the professional component. If anyone has any knowledge and can assist me, I'd appreciate it.

Thank you, Jodi Peterson, OCS Twins Cities Eye Consultants