When coding for Gastroenterology when dilation is performed with EGD do we use modifier 59 or 51? Example 43235 and 43450 coded together? I have found conflicting information when searching for this.
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Wiki Use of Modifier 59
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macyoverstreet
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Hey! We use 59 on ours and have no issues!