Wiki 51797 Mod 51

[Partha]

Is it correct to bill CPT 51797 with modifier 51 as this CPT is an add on code?

 

[FTessaBartels]

Introduction

The answer to your question can be found in the Add-on Codes section in the Introduction (pg xv in 2009 CPT professional edition).

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC

 

[Partha]

Thanks!! for being so precise

The question is that simple but sometimes the way the doctor comes up with an issue and confidently disputes you, it makes you fall back on this forum to reinforce your knowledge and past learnings.