Wiki 20552 & 20553 rt-lt-50 modifiers?

[BMWilliams]

I have been billing the 20552 & 20553 without the RT,LT, or 50 modifiers as this is per the guidelines. But AR has stated that she has a few rejections for the anatomical modifier. has anything changed??? I am unable to locate and news that there is a change.
Thank you in advance for your help.

 

[podcoder70]

Which payers? Some of the "Blues" are wanting those modifiers.

 

[BMWilliams]

the denials are from Medicare. Which is very strange because the podiatry guidelines clearly state these 2 codes should not have the modifiers.