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Modifiers Make All the Difference for Multiple Shoulder Scopes

Published on Thu Dec 12, 2013

Question: An orthopedist in my practice arthroscopically repaired a rotator cuff on the left shoulder, and then aspirated the right shoulder. I used the LT and RT modifiers, of course, to indicate the doctor worked on different sites, but the insurer denied the claim anyway. How can I get reimbursement for the two separate procedures? Vermont Subscriber Answer: For these [...]
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