Wiki Modifier "50"

[Sharon Blank]

We have a Medicaid that does not allow 36216 x 2. Can we bill this CPT with a "50" modifier? In reading a definition of "50" modifier "applicable only to services and/or procedures performed on idential anatomical sites, aspects, or organs."
Since 36216 is not idential anatomical site, What does "aspects" mean?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Sharon Blank, CPC

 

[cansas]

Modifier 50 is for bilaterals. If your provider truly performed 2 catheter placements, I would look more towards 51.

 

[jgf-CPC]

Remember that the 51 modifier cannot be used by hospitals and I don't know where this was performed. If a hospital look into appending the 59 modifier.

 

[Sharon Blank]

mod 50

Thanks for info and quick reply!!

Sharon Blank, CPC