maljdcpc
Networker
I have conflicting information in regards to coding this injection bilaterally. I was informed that this cannot be coded 20551,50 but needs to be on separate line items 20551,LT and 20551, RT. However, I don't see these modifiers listed for this cpt in the correct coding manual. Can this be billed bilaterally or am I using the wrong code?
Procedure documentation:
Cortisone Injection (Lateral Epicondylitis):
Following sterile preparation, the right lateral epicondyle was injected with a mixture of: Lidocaine 1%: 1cc, Marcaine 0.5%: 1cc, Celestone 6mg.
Following sterile preparation, the left lateral epicondyle was injected with a mixture of: Lidocaine 1%: 1cc, Marcaine 0.5%: 1cc, Celestone 6mg.
Procedure documentation:
Cortisone Injection (Lateral Epicondylitis):
Following sterile preparation, the right lateral epicondyle was injected with a mixture of: Lidocaine 1%: 1cc, Marcaine 0.5%: 1cc, Celestone 6mg.
Following sterile preparation, the left lateral epicondyle was injected with a mixture of: Lidocaine 1%: 1cc, Marcaine 0.5%: 1cc, Celestone 6mg.