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Use This Tip When Reporting Bilateral Procedure

Published on Wed Feb 25, 2026

Question: A patient came in with lacerations on both eyelids. Do I need to use a modifier to show laterality, even though both eyelids were repaired? Arizona Subscriber Answer: It can be confusing to understand when it is appropriate to use laterality modifiers LT (left) and RT (right) instead of modifier 50 (Bilateral procedure) in certain situations. In this situation, [...]
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