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[isiahnetta@gmail.com]

Hi,

I work for an orthopedic group and my physician is coding for R trigger thumb and L trigger finger. So he is using the codes 26055 and 26055 twice. My question is do a modifier 50 should be added on just on code or can he use the codes twice.

Thanks for your responses....

Nita,CMBP

 

[greatbiller]

Since different fingers are involved, use the CPT code once for each finger, and append the appropriate modifier indicating which finger - F1, FA, etc. Right and left indicate laterality but are not correct when coding finger surgeries as each finger has a specific modifier.

 

[isiahnetta@gmail.com]

@ Greatbiller


Thank you very much!

 

[igrigoras@iowaclinic.com]

Since different fingers are involved, use the CPT code once for each finger, and append the appropriate modifier indicating which finger - F1, FA, etc. Right and left indicate laterality but are not correct when coding finger surgeries as each finger has a specific modifier.

What about A1 pulley release and A3 pulley release same finger and excision of ulnar slip flexor?