CPT modifiers 51 & 53

by | Apr 30, 2010 | CPT modifiers

Surgical – 53 Modifier 53 Discontinued Procedure: Under certain circumstances, the physician may elect to terminate a surgical or diagnostic procedure. Due to extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well being of the patient, it may be necessary to...

Bilateral surgical procedure modifier – 50

by | Apr 30, 2010 | CPT modifiers

Surgical – 50 Modifier 50 Bilateral Procedure: unless otherwise identified in the listings, bilateral procedures that are performed at the same operative session should be identified by adding the modifier 50 to the appropriate five digit code. Report such...

Medical billing Modifiers 79 & 59

by | Apr 30, 2010 | CPT modifiers

Global Surgery – 79 Modifier 79 Unrelated Procedure by the Same Physician During the Postoperative Period: The physician may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure....

CPT modifier 78

by | Apr 29, 2010 | CPT modifiers

Global Surgery – 78 Modifier 78 Return to the Operating Room for a Related Procedure During the Postoperative Period: The physician may need to indicate that another procedure was performed during the postoperative period of the initial procedure. When this...

Global Surgery – 57 Modifier

by | Apr 29, 2010 | CPT modifiers

Modifier 57 – Decision for Surgery. An evaluation and management service that resulted in the initial decision to perform the surgery may be identified by adding modifier 57 to the appropriate level of E/M service. E/M services on the day before or on the day of...