Good Morning,
I have looked extensively on the CMS site, etc to find out any additional information on the use of the 59 modfier and the new X modifiers as it relates to GI services. We bill for Colonoscopies and EGDS in an Ambulatory Surgery Center and use the 59 modifier for multiple procedures when appropriate. I cannot determine from my readings is we will be able to continue to use this modifier or if we have to switch to the X modifiers. If we do need the X modifiers I cannot seem to determine which one is appropriate. Any help or direction to a website would be most appreciated. Thanks, Sue
I have looked extensively on the CMS site, etc to find out any additional information on the use of the 59 modfier and the new X modifiers as it relates to GI services. We bill for Colonoscopies and EGDS in an Ambulatory Surgery Center and use the 59 modifier for multiple procedures when appropriate. I cannot determine from my readings is we will be able to continue to use this modifier or if we have to switch to the X modifiers. If we do need the X modifiers I cannot seem to determine which one is appropriate. Any help or direction to a website would be most appreciated. Thanks, Sue