For a sterilization procedure our physicians do the procedure code 58661. They do a salpingectomy on both sides. I have been adding a modifier of 50 to this code? I know the code says that is it a bilateral code and is reported once even if the procedure is performed on both sides. Is this correct for me to do this? I have gotten different views on this. Some say yes it is ok because it is a sterilization and some say no because of what the cpt guidelines state. Please help me with coding this correctly.
Thank you so much in advance!!!
Thank you so much in advance!!!