Wiki Modifier -24

[Jessim929]

I know -24 mod is "E&M for new ailment during post op global period". I work in Urology, so we see a lot of kidney/ureteral stones. Some procedures have a 90 day global (ESWL - 50590 and PCNL 50080/50081 are two that come to mind). If the op note states the stone is dusted/gone/etc. but patient returns during the global period with a new stone, that's a new ailment, right?

Thanks!

 

[twizzle]

Yes you are correct. The use of modifier 24 doesn't require a different ICD-10 code so you can still use your renal or ureteral stone codes.

 

[amyjph]

https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/mod-24-question-cross-posting.191920/?view=date#post-525874