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- Steer Clear of Laterality Modifier Mix-Ups in 5 Simple Steps - AAPC
For example, adding a laterality modifier to 30801 (Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method … superficial) would not only be unnecessary, it would also be incorrect, as the descriptor specifies the code applies to an ablation on one or both sides of the nasal cavity
- Minimize Laterality Modifier Snafus in 5 Simple Steps - AAPC
Payer guidance regarding these laterality modifiers is all over the map, so we went to industry pros to set the record straight Follow these five steps to refine your modifier 50, LT, and RT application skills, and take note of some key pointers from payers regarding which modifiers they want to see on your claims
- laterality modifiers | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
From a coding perspective, if the documentation states the laterality I would add the appropriate laterality modifier, assuming it is an option for that CPT If you have internal policies though that state you need the provider to make the change or approve the change, then you'd need to go by your internal policy before making changes
- Think Twice Before Appending Modifiers to Unlisted Codes - AAPC
This rule exists across the board for all modifiers, including laterality modifiers such as LT (Left Side), RT (Right Side), 50 (Bilateral Procedure), and overriding modifiers such as 59 (Distinct Procedural Service)
- Consider Laterality Modifiers When Appealing 30901 Denial - AAPC
Without seeing the remittance form, it’s hard to know why the payer denied the claim, but the answer may have to do with the payer’s guidelines on the use of laterality modifiers for 30901 If the payer doesn’t allow the use of RT (Right Side) and LT (Left Side) modifiers on 30901, then you’ll want to resubmit without the RT modifier
- Wiki - LATERALITY MOD ON CENTRAL LINE PLACEMENT?
Do you guys routinely add a laterality modifier on a central line port, etc placement? We never did this, and now this is being discussed If there are insertions on both right and left sides, we would append an rt lt, but for a single placement, we are wondering if everyone appends an rt or
- Wiki - Unspecified Laterality - WHY???? | Medical Billing and . . . - AAPC
Hi SRandolph11, Using unspecific laterality is a way for insurance companies to hardly pay or deny the claim Does the provider list anywhere in notes which side it may be? If not use unspecified laterality dx and the loss of revenue is their fault not yours As medical coder you cannot guess and it has to be documented
- Check Laterality on ESIs : Reader Question - AAPC
Orthopedic Coding Alert Reader Question: Check Laterality on ESIs Published on Thu Apr 04, 2019
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