Coding Bilateral Procedures
Hi All, Believe it or not, I have never had to code a bilateral procedure. My client did a 19101 - incisional bipopsy on both breasts during the same operative session. Do I code the 19101 twice with...
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I don't have my book handy to read the descriptor, but if the descriptor for the procedure does not specify it is a procedure that is bilateral, you put 19101 only once and then use modifier -50. In...
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Thanks so much Steve. The CPT says to use modifier 50 if it is done on both breasts. so what you described is the way to do it then. Thanks again!...Robin
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I would suggest reading the payers manual for how they want bilateral charges submitted. Most of the payers I deal with have different requirements.
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