snordin
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With the new diagnosis codes specifing laterality is it going to be necessary to use right and left modifiers on the procedure codes?
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BenCrocker
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Good question I would have to say yes unless the CPT code that's chosen states otherwise.
MnTwins29
True Blue
Unless there are changes to CPT guidelines I would believe that these would still be required. Also, ICD-10 does not have laterality codes for every possible unilateral or bilateral conditions - such as an inguinal hernia.
BenCrocker
Guest
True, but one of the reasons I-10 has many more codes is for laterality. Which I find very useful. Much more refined than I-9.