Wiki question regarding modifier LT & RT and ICD 10

[Hibbs]

I was hoping that someone could help me with this, now that ICD 10 has been implemented. If you were to code Lap Right inguinal hernia-

49650/K40.90 (Hernia, inguinal, right)

Would this be the correct way, or do we still have to add the modifier RT?

I thought that with the new ICD 10 dx now that we do not need to use the modifier RT anymore

Could someone let me know the correct way to code this now? Thank you all Carlene

 

[CodingKing]

CPT is not changing. You still need the appropriate laterality mod on CPT codes

Here is a good article on common ICD-10 myths

https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding/icd10/downloads/icd-10mythsandfacts.pdf

MYTH
When ICD-10-CM codes replace ICD-9-CM codes on October 1, 2015, it will impact how I report CPT and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes.

FACT
When ICD-10-CM codes replace ICD-9-CM codes on October 1, 2015, it will not impact how you report CPT and HCPCS codes, including CPT/HCPCS modifiers for physician services. While ICD-10-CM codes have expanded detail, including specification of laterality for some conditions, you should continue to follow CPT and CMS guidance when you report CPT/HCPCS modifiers for laterality.