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New Modifiers XE, XS, XP, XU vs. 59

Date: Jan 20, 2015

Question:

I'm confused as to what modifier would be appropriate for a diagnostic coronary angiogram that leads to the decision to do an intervention. It doesn't seem like any of the new modifiers fit the bill. Would you suggest still using a -59 modifier or using -XU (as that seems closest)?

Question ID : 6361
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