#learnwithdhanya #medicalcoding #cptmodifier #modifier50 #cpt |Modifier 50

#learnwithdhanya #medicalcoding #cptmodifier #modifier50 #cpt |Modifier 50
CPT Modifier 50 Description (2021)
Bilateral services are procedures performed on both sides of the body during the same operative session or on the same day. Modifier 50 is not applicable to procedures that are bilateral by definition or their descriptions include the terminology as “bilateral” or “unilateral”.

For example: CPT 69210 Removal impacted cerumen one or both ears. The RVUs are based on the modifier 50 bilateral procedure because the code descriptor specifically states that the procedure may be performed unilaterally or bilaterally, or the procedure is usually performed as a bilateral procedure.
Modifier 50 Definition
Description of CPT Modifier 50: “Bilateral Procedure: Unless otherwise identified in the listing bilateral procedures that are performed at the same operative session should be identified by adding modifier 50 bilateral procedure to the appropriate five digit code.”

Modifier 50 is used to report diagnostic, radiology and surgical procedures. Modifier 50 applies to any bilateral procedure performed on both sides at the same session.
Use Of Other Modifiers
Do not use Modifier RT and and Modifier LT when Modifier 50 applies. A bilateral procedure is reported on one line using modifier 50 description and the unit should be always one.

[surendershravani]

Explain about secondary and primary policy in medical billing

[cakeybakeymom]

Some time the code it's self present bilateral. That time also we have to use this modifier??

[rosy..]

Hi mam na 12th finish panniruken na medical coding padikalama🙄🙄