Wiki Laterality modifiers with Anesthesia Codes?

[tallen]

Is it appropriate to use modifiers LT, RT or 50 with anesthesia codes? I was taught these modifiers are only used on the procedure codes?

 

[CodingKing]

No laterality mods should be used with the ASA Anesthesia codes.

 

[bevneal]

I know this is an older post, however, trying to find documentation to support the answer above? Anyone have anything ?

thanks in advance

 

[twizzle]

Please see this reference. Laterality modifiers are irrelevant to anesthesia services.

http://www.anesthesiabilling.org/p/anesthesia-modifiers-list.html