Wiki CPT 36571 need a modifier?

[mlrussell]

I received a denial from Medicare Plus Blue on a 36571 (Insertion of Mediport) stating it requires a modifier. I don't know what modifier they would need? Does anyone have any knowledge of this?
Thanks,
Michelle

 

[Deborah Marsh]

Hi - If the payer doesn't have a specific policy, you may have some luck searching the forums for 36571 to see if there is a similar situation (any other services coded that day or in a global?). For instance, https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/modifier-58-or-79.174043/

 

[vinichawla]

Did you check on sight modifiers? LT/RT?