cplummer
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I have an ongoing debate about the proper usage of modifier -59.
This is the scenario. A patient had a chest x-ray (a/p view) in the morning to evaluate the position of a catheter, after trying to pull it out at the right jugular. That afternoon, the MD did another chest x-ray to evaluate the left jugular to place a catheter in that side, since the right side was too occulded to replace it. Should modifier -59 distinct procedure or modifier -76 repeat procedure be used.
Can someone clarify which modifier is more appropriate for me?
Thanks
This is the scenario. A patient had a chest x-ray (a/p view) in the morning to evaluate the position of a catheter, after trying to pull it out at the right jugular. That afternoon, the MD did another chest x-ray to evaluate the left jugular to place a catheter in that side, since the right side was too occulded to replace it. Should modifier -59 distinct procedure or modifier -76 repeat procedure be used.
Can someone clarify which modifier is more appropriate for me?
Thanks