Medicine, 93555, 93556 (Q&A) (October 1997)

October 1997 page 11 Coding Consultation Medicine, 93555, 93556 (Q&A) Question Would it be appropriate to use the -26 modifier with codes 93555 and 93556? AMA Comment When physicians perform cardiac catherizations in settings where they do not own the equipment, then it is appropriate to append the -26 modifier to these codes. Medicine, 93555, 93556 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1997; October 1997 page 11 ...

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Article Overview

This brief AMA CPT Assistant Q&A discusses a coding consultation related to cardiac catheterization services and the use of a modifier in a setting where the performing physician does not own the equipment. It is relevant for coders, billers, and physicians working with CPT medicine services and modifier reporting guidance.

Why This Topic Matters

Even short Q&A articles can clarify how CPT reporting is discussed in practice, especially when physician work, equipment ownership, and modifier application intersect. This helps coding staff interpret guidance from authoritative sources and recognize when the article may be relevant to charge capture or claim preparation.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation

    Introduces the coding question and the accompanying AMA comment within a CPT Assistant consultation format.

  2. Question

    Presents the specific inquiry about modifier reporting for the referenced medicine procedure codes.

  3. AMA Comment

    Provides the AMA’s general response to the coding consultation in the context of the reported service setting.

What You Will Learn

  • The type of CPT coding issue addressed in the consultation
  • The general context in which modifier guidance is discussed
  • How AMA CPT Assistant presents concise coding Q&A material
  • The relevance of equipment ownership and service setting to coding consultation topics

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Physicians
  • Cardiology practice administrators
  • Compliance teams

Codes Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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