Pulmonology Coding Alert
Correction:
Modifiers -26 and -TC
Published on Fri May 06, 2005
The March 2005 Pulmonology Coding Alert article titled "Follow This Modifier -26 and -TC Decision Matrix to Nail the Correct Code Every Time" stated that "In cases in which the physician does not own his own equipment, you should append -TC."
This should read, "In cases in which the physician does not own his own equipment, you should append modifier -26."
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