Required modifier for cpt code 87491

[Arivers]

Does this cpt code require a modifier?

 

[nrood]

Is this code being billed alone? Or are you asking for this code in conjunction with an office visit or another procedure?

 

[Arivers]

It’s being billed with an office visit 99392

 

[brucep]

A modifier should not be necessary on the AWV -- 87491 is not a column 2 code for 99392, and CPT guidelines state that tests with a specific CPT code are reported separately from AWVs.