Wiki Help with CPT 20985??

[chase0702]

One of our provider did a arthoplasty on the knee CPT 27447 and also used CPT 20985 (computer assisted surgical navigational procedure) it's also an add on code. My question is do you need a Modifier with the 20985???

Please help!!

I have a few of these sitting at my desk not knowing what to do!!!

 

[maryanneheath]

No, you do not need a modifier, it is an add on code. We bill, for instance, 27447 RT and 20985. (no modifier)

Hope that helps!

MaryAnne

 

[jdemar]

Unless you own the equipment (vs. hospital) I use a -26 modifier for professional component.

 

[Lanie Christman]

Unfortunately, Modifiers 26 and TC are not valid with CPT 20985....so you would not use a 26 modifier. You may add RT or LT though...
Hope that helps!
Thanks!
Lanie