Can asa code 00840 be billed with a 50 modifier

Can asa code 00840 be billed with a 50 modifier

Modifier 50

Are you rendering anesthesia for hysterectomy or hysterectomy with removal of tubes and ovaries? The CPT code may illustrate both sides (58542), in which case you would not need modifier -50. It is informational and if required by insurer, use it but you are billing on time and base units.