ercoder65
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I am sure this question has been raised many times; unfortunately I can not find the answer in the archives. In regards to modifier 59, if a procedure on the right knee was performed in the lateral compartment, could you code a procedure done in the other compartments using modifier 59? The language of usage of modofer 59 can be confusing; they use the phrase 'different site or organ system'. Isn't the knee...........just the knee? Or, do the different compartments skirt around the issue of 'different site'? I appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance.