Wiki multiple chest x-rays

[CoderNicole]

Hello,
I started coding for a radiology department... we are seeing denials for multiple chest x-rays on the same date they are all medically necessary?
71010 performed by Radiologist A. 7 AM
71010 Performed by radiologist A 10 AM
71010 Performed by radiologist B 4PM
71010 performed by radiologist B 7PM

they are currently coded as
71010
71010 59
71010- 59
71010 59.
any input on this would be greatly appreciated since i am new to radiology coding.

thank you,
Nicole

 

[mitchellde]

You use the 76 modifier as these are repeated services at different times on the same day.