Know the Rules Before You Jump at 59
Published on Tue Aug 19, 2014
Although you shouldn’t be afraid to use modifier 59 when the medical necessity and documentation support it, you should never report modifier 59 carelessly or merely to get claims paid. You may use modifier 59 to identify procedures that are distinctly separate from any other procedure your orthopedist provides on the same date. According to CPT® instructions and Chapter 1 [...]