skorkfranks
Guru
Is there any set rule when to use modifiers F1, F2 versus RT and LT when coding for the hand/fingers? Thanks.
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Wiki Using RT/LT vs. FA,F1,etc.....
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RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
I have a hand surgeon and the "F" modifiers are frequently used and paid without a hitch. As for RT/LT, I use these for carpal tunnel sugery (as an example) to denote which hand. If it's a bilateral procedure, it becomes carrier specific (in my case) and I use RT/LT or 50...whichever they prefer.
kevbshields
Guest
Basic rule: Code the greatest degree of specificity. I always interpreted that to include the F, T modifiers as well. When the information is available, I can find no logical reason to defer to more general modifiers (50, RT, etc).
I'm not sure this helps, but hope so.
I'm not sure this helps, but hope so.
cpccoder2008
True Blue
I use the F and T modifier's for my fractures because if you are dealing with more that one digit the claim will probably deny as duplicate if you aren't more specific.
skorkfranks
Guru
RT/LT versus F and T modifiers
So I could use an "F" modifier if say the Doc repairs fractures to the metacarpals of the left long and ring finger or the metacarpalphalangeal joints? This is where I get hung up. Thank you all for your help!!
So I could use an "F" modifier if say the Doc repairs fractures to the metacarpals of the left long and ring finger or the metacarpalphalangeal joints? This is where I get hung up. Thank you all for your help!!
cpccoder2008
True Blue
Yes, you would use F2 and F3, i'm assuming the long finger is the middle finger ?