Wiki Modifier 51

[chelsea4orl]

Does anyone in the ENT coding world, know exactly which payers need or don't need modifier 51?

I know Medicare does not need it but you will not get denied if you add it.

 

[maebelle@gmail.com]

We have stopped using it altogether and have not had any issues.

 

[chelsea4orl]

with every insurance? or just Medicare you stopped