Wiki CPT question-Can someone tell me

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Hi,

Can someone tell me if a modifier 59 can be used on CPT 65875 which is inclusive with CPT 66984. A modifier 51 was used on the initial claim and I know that modifier 59 can only be used under certain circumstances.

Thank you,

 

[ASC CODER]

66984 CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE

65875 INCISE INNER EYE ADHESIONS

Code 65875 is a component of Column 1 code 66984 but a modifier is allowed in order to differentiate between the services provided.

How ever Not knowing what the op report says I would imagine that it would have to be for seperate eyes?