Wiki Lumbar puncture

[Partha]

How do we code for an unsuccessful lumbar puncture? Can we only bill the kit?

 

[RebeccaWoodward*]

Is there documenation to support a discontinued service modifier?

 

[ciphermed]

Depending on the circumstances and setting you may be able to use one of the following modifiers:
52, 53, 73 or 74

* 73 & 74 (use for hospital outpatient, not for physician coding)

Hope this helps,