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Description E1 Upper left eyelid E2 Lower left eyelid E3 Upper right eyelid E4 Lower right eyelid Anatomic modifiers can be critical, particularly if the same service or procedure is performed on more than one area, these modifiers identify that the services were not a dupli- cate or were distinct and separate. For example, if a blepharoplasty is performed on both the right and left lower lid, the same procedure code is needed to report the services; however, the appropriate eyelid modifier with E2 being captured for the left lower lid and E4 to capture the right lower lid should be attached. This will identify that the procedures were distinct and separate as they are performed at separate locations. Anatomical modifiers should only be utilized on proce- dures or supply codes. They should not be attached to E/M services, even if the chief complaint is specific to one side. These modifiers also should never be attached to a diag- nostic code. A patient presents with right elbow pain and after evalu- ation has a three-view radiograph done of the elbow, receives a joint injection in the right elbow and is given a splint for the right elbow. In this instance, the RT modifier to identify “right” should be used on three services: y y Theythree-viewyradiographyshouldyhaveytheyRTyappendedytoy showytheyrightyelbowywasyX-rayed. y y TheyinjectionygivenyinytheyjointyshouldyhaveytheyRTyappendedy toyshowytheyinjectionywasygivenyinyayrightyjoint. y y TheysplintyshouldyhaveyanyRTyattachedytoyshowytheysplintyisy forytheyrightyarm. Clearly and quickly the appending of the modifiers to the codes paint a clearer picture of the problem of the patient, the service that was provided, and links the ser- vices together to help support the medical necessity of all services provided. Evaluation and Management Modifiers There are only three CPT® modifiers appropriate for E/M. These modifiers are very specific in their use and allow for payment for E/M services that might otherwise be denied as included in some other service. Modifier 25 Download 0.66 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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