Hi,
First i found this, one of the thread in this form,
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02-06-2009, 12:35 PM
magpiesj
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Is/Was there a modifier -29?
Help! There was an article published in a journal that my physician received regarding how to bill for musculoskeletal procedures. In particular, the decision to perform a procedure, such as a joint injection, at a visit. The article specifically states "do use a -29 modifier". I wrote to the publication, as I was unable to locate any reference to a -29 modifier anywhere. They replied today stating, "this is what we found - "Modifier - 29 for global procedures (those procedures where one provider is responsible for both the professional and technical component) "" Can anyone lead me somewhere I can clear this up? My physician wants to use this modifier! Thanks!
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02-06-2009, 03:24 PM
bpct6501
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I didn't go pull any old books or anything but when I go into CodeCorrect and enter the 29 modifier, nothing comes up. Others will come up with the term date if there is one. I've never heard of that modifier. Hmmmm.
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02-06-2009, 03:43 PM
magnolia1
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I have never heard of that modifier either......
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02-06-2009, 04:34 PM
mad_one80
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"Modifier - 29 for global procedures (those procedures where one provider is responsible for both the professional and technical component) has been deleted. If a provider is billing for a global service, no modifier is necessary."
THIS WAS FOUND FROM AN OLD LINK I HAD FOR WORK COMP-STATE OF CA---> SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE 4....
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/DWCPropRegs/OMFSNotice.rtf
SEE ALSO THIS LINK:
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/DWCPropReg...sasadopted.pdf ON PAGE 13
HOPE THIS HELPS!
Last edited by mad_one80; 02-06-2009 at 04:44 PM.
And on Google i search for "Nevada Medical Fee Schedule maximum allowable provider payment"
Thank you for your help, I do appreciate it, hope to hear more from you.
Bhong