Our physician did a hip arthroscopy anterior labral repair lateral labral debridement with major synovectomy and acetabuloplasty
We billed it out with 29916 as the primary code and 29915 as the secondary because per the CPT book "do not report 29916 for labral repair secondary to acetabuloplasty.....) The carrier paid 29915 but denied 29916 stating inclusive.
Is it appropriate to use modifier 59 in this case?
We billed it out with 29916 as the primary code and 29915 as the secondary because per the CPT book "do not report 29916 for labral repair secondary to acetabuloplasty.....) The carrier paid 29915 but denied 29916 stating inclusive.
Is it appropriate to use modifier 59 in this case?