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[DCAMP13]

I am trying to bill for bilateral removal of ovary/tubes. Do I bill 58720 with modifier 50? I billed 58720 twice and put modifier 50 on the second code but they only paid for the 58720 without the modifier. Suggestions? Thanks

 

[Thouvenel]

I use the 50 modifier on one code only. Or if you are going to bill you can use the 58740 with RT AND 58740 LT on 2 lines.

 

[DCAMP13]

Thanks you

 

[Lor-N]

58720 says unilateral OR bilateral therefore you can only bill it once and modifier 50 does not apply.