Wiki Please Help/ Trial Stimulator Question

[bella2]

Hi, I'm new to coding the spinal cord stimulators and just want to double check myself.
Our Doctor performed a trial stim, in the op note he states he inserted two octrode leads, I coded 63650 and 63650-59. I haven't submitted this for billing yet and want to be sure this is correct.
Thanks in advance for all responses,
Bella

 

[tcraig]

respone to stim trial

What health carrier is it? If it is Medicare you do not use the 59 modifier. Otherwise, that is correct.

 

[bella2]

Thanks For responding so quickly the carrier is UHC.
Cheers,
Bella

 

[lkozak30]

Hi,
We do a lot of trial placements and if 2 electrodes are being placed, then correct coding would be 63650 & 63650 51 (not 59)...