Wiki Radiology and modifiers

[Bobby A]

Whhen coding radiology for the professional component I know we use modifier 26. If this is the second code would you also use the 51? The codes are not 51 exempt and not an add-on code so I am assuming you would. But I have heard from others who say radiology codes do not use 51.

 

[halebill]

Modifier 51 is for multiple procedures. Don't use for radiology.

 

[Bobby A]

Radiology modifiers

Where does it say in writing that 51 is not used in radiology, it is not add add-on nor is it 51 exemp. I do not see it in the guidelines or anywhere else.

 

[halebill]

I may not have been clear on you original question. What type of radiology service are you refering to, diagnostic or therapeutic?

 

[RebeccaWoodward*]

Are you referring to these codes?

50.3 - Application of Multiple Procedure Policy (CPT Modifier “-51”)
(Rev. 1, 10-01-03)

Carriers must apply the multiple procedure reduction to the following nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures: codes 78306, 78320, 78802, 78803, 78806, and 78807.

https://www.cms.gov/manuals/downloads/clm104c13.pdf