Wiki G0461 X 2 - 59 modifier used?

[bbooks]

When we have two specimens and an immuno is done on each, we can code G0461 for each specimen. Do you code this as:

G0461 X 2

or

G0461
G0461 -59

I do coding, not billing. I have not been using a 59 modifier on the second G0461 and have not heard of any denials from our billing office. But, the question was raised today which is correct.

Thanks!

 

[VickiS]

I code G0461 x 2.

 

[danachock]

G0461

Hi
We code it with quantity only without the 59 modifier.
Thanks,
Dana Chock, CPC, CCA, CANPC, CHONC, CPMA
Anesthesia, Pathology, and Laboratory Coder

 

[jtessmer@aipathology.com]

You can code the first unit as G0461, any additionals on a separate line, with the -59 modifier.

Ex: for two units, use G0461, G0461 -59.
for three units, us G0461, G0461 x2 -59.

 

[bbooks]

Well...I guess this becomes a moot point with these G-codes disappearing in 2015.

http://pathologyblawg.com/pathology...-releases-2015-opps-asc-pfs-clfs-final-rules/