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[ANN FOX]

I understand CPT codes 20552 and 20553, multiple trigger point injections by how many muscles. However, if you do injections in two separate body parts example cervical muscles and lumbar muscles, why can't you code twice with the modifier 59, distinct procedural service.
Why is that different from a RT hip and a RT knee being injected on the same day?

 

[PLAIDMAN]

I understand CPT codes 20552 and 20553, multiple trigger point injections by how many muscles. However, if you do injections in two separate body parts example cervical muscles and lumbar muscles, why can't you code twice with the modifier 59, distinct procedural service.
Why is that different from a RT hip and a RT knee being injected on the same day?

the definition of the code states it is for "multiple" ....a 20610 does not state multiple areas

If you used 20553... 3+ muscles and your dr injected 5 muscles...you would still only code 20553 1 time.