Wiki Rt and Lt modifier

[gladys font]

I was asked by a supervisor to find out when a knee x-ray is done, is it Ok to add LT/RT modifier to distinguish which side was done. (ex. 73564-26-lt.) I have been adding the mod LT/RT for lower/upper extremity x-rays. So, should I add the modifier or not?

Thanking you in advance.

 

[prabha]

Yes, it is appropriate to add modifier RT/LT

 

[gladys font]

Thank you, I have a meeting on Friday regarding this issue.