Katiedid64
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We are performing an audit on some surgeries. I see that the coder has used modifier XU along with 51. There are differing opinions regarding if this is okay. It seems to me that it modifier XS provides the necessary specificity and 51 would not be appropriate to add on as well. Thoughts?
Ex: 64721-XS-51, 64708-LT
Ex: 64721-XS-51, 64708-LT