AMA CPT® Assistant - 2013 Issue 6 (June)

Modifiers (Q&A) (June 2013)

June 2013 page 15 Modifiers Question: What is the CPT's coding system's recommendation for indicating a bilateral surgical procedure on a claim form? Answer: The CPT coding system recommends using a single-line entry with modifier 50, Bilateral Procedure, appended to the appropriate unilateral procedure code as a one-line entry on the claim form, with a "1" in the units box to indicate that the procedure was performed bilaterally. Although this reporting method reflects the intent of the CPT coding system, third-party payers may request that you report these services differently. ♦ Modifiers (Q&A) (June 2013). CPT® Assistant. 2013...

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