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59 Modifier in 2015

Date: Jan 22, 2015

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I have cases in which two separate procedures were done on the same day by the same physician. For example, a GI tube was placed, and a port-a-cath was done. I have codes 49440, 36561, 77001, and 76937. The documentation is appropriate to what was done. Now I have an edit of code 77001 needing a modifier due to code 49440. With the new 2015 modifiers (-XE, -XS, -XP, and -XU), which one would I use instead of modifier -59?

Question ID : 6433
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