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Wiki Finger/Toe Modifiers

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graceroni13

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Hello,
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to tell when to use finger/toe modifiers? I know for x-rays, but I keep forgetting about injections. If someone has a link or something to help also, I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you!
 
Hi there,

In my experience, it is always better to use than not use the digit modifiers - especially when looking at surgical procedures, radiology (as you mention) and other relevant procedures. Sorry I can't cite a specific source.
 
it's totally fine! it's more the injections i'm having problems with. i work in orthopaedics and we do a lot of injections. for the fingers/toes it's mostly arthritis/triggering. but i didn't know if like for 20600 i would use rt/lt or the finger/toe modifiers or for 20550. Thank you :)
 
I code orthopaedics as well. You do not need finger and/or toe modifiers for 20600 or 20550; just use RT, Lt, or 50 for these.
 
is there any injections that WOULD need the finger/toe modifiers? i just can't seem to find a place that is black and white haha. i know to use them for the finger and toe x-rays but that's about it. Thank you for letting me know about the 20600 and 20550, i will definitely make a note of that in my book!
 
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