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Modifiers 76 and 77
Date: Apr 2, 2012
Question:
Dr. Z, I bill for a hospital. Is modifier 76 and 77 based on whether the same or different radiologist reads the film? Example: Two hip x-rays done on the same ED visit for dislocated hip. The first one shows the dislocation and the 2nd one confirms that it was reduced. Some of the coders thought the modifier is based by the ED doctor and not the reading radiologist. Thanks for you guidance. Michelle,
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