AMA CPT® Assistant - 2003 Issue 9 (September)
Modifier '52' (September 2003)
September 2003 page 15c Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Modifier 52, 82270 (Q&A) Question Is it appropriate to append modifier '52,' Reduced services, to code 82270, Blood, occult, by peroxidase activity (eg, guaiac), qualitative; feces, 1-3 simultaneous determinations, if only one determination and interpretation is performed? AMA Comment Code 82270 specifies one to three simultaneous determinations. As such, it should be reported when 1, 2, or 3 determination(s) and interpretation(s) is/are performed. In this instance, it is not necessary to append modifier '52.' Modifier '52' (September 2003). CPT® Assistant. 2003; September 2003 page 15c ...
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