Wiki Billing for 63040 and 63043 x 3 append modifier 50 ?

[kguzikowski]

1. Provider performed, 63040-Posterior bilateral repeat level C5-C6, foramiontomies CPT code 63040 with modifier 50

2. Posterior repeat bilateral level C6-7, level C7-T1 and level T1-T2 formaminotmies CPT code 63043 x 3 units with modifier.

Question being debated appropriate way to bill this scenario.

63040-50
63043-50, 59
63043-50, 59
63043-50, 59

OR

63040-50
63043x 3 units
63043-x3 units with modifier 59

Patient has Medicare, Will the MUE of only 4 units per day play into the scenario?
Appreciate feedback.

 

[WDStr33t]

From the information given I would assume:

63040-50
63043-50 x2
64999 (The add-on code 63043 is for "each additional cervical interspace.")