tci Part B Insider - 2010 Issue 4

YOUR PART B QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Editor's note: Due to popular demand, Part B Insider will now be alternating the "Part B Coding  Coach" feature with a question and answer article every other week. To submit your question, write to editor Torrey Kim, CPC, at torrey@partbinsider.com. Dual 87804 Results: AMA Issues Modifier Directive Question: When reporting 87804 to describe testing for rapid influenza virus A&B, should the second test have modifier 91? Answer: Per the AMA, the correct choice for two rapid influenza test results (87804, Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay with direct optical observation; influenza) is modifier 59 (Distinct procedural service)...

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