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36573 and modifier 51
Date: Feb 24, 2021
Question:
Based on appendix E in the CPT book, 36573 is NOT exempt from modifier -51. But based on Supercoder and Medassets you can't use -51 on 36573. Can you please clarify if it can or can not be used for 2021?
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