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51 Modifier

Date: Nov 24, 2014

Question:

I have a question regarding -51 modifiers. I am billing out a 37229, 37233, 37224 for charges. Is it neccesary to add a -51 modifier to the 37224? If so, why? We are having some debate in our office.

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