Lkimsey
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One of our ortho clinics has a question about the use of Modifier 58 for joint injections post arthroscopic knee surgery. The patient had an arthroscopic knee procedure and one week later had continued pain so the dr injected the knee with Xylocaine and a steroid. The question is can this be billed? I feel that it cannot, as it is post-op pain management and the dr says it is related to the surgery and therefore a modifier 58. Does anyone have any suggestions or solutions to this. Thanks, Lynn