Forum - Questions & Answers
May 8th, 2013 - billings123 74
Modifier
When a patient comes in with L shoulder pain, how would it be coded as far as any modifier to indicate which shoulder?
May 8th, 2013 - rphelps 615 1
re: MODIFIER
No modifier required for a diagnosis.
re: MODIFIER
The modifier for left is -LT but this would not indicate left shoulder pain. Consider what did the provider did in regards to treating the left shoulder pain. For instance, lets say pt presents to the office c/o left shoulder pain and in evaluating the complaint, there was documentation to support a level III ov visit, x-rays, and a injection. It would be coded as follows:
99213 -25
20610-LT
73030-LT
J3301 x 4
dx 719.41 pain in joint; shoulder.
Hope this helps.
May 9th, 2013 - billings123 74
re: MODIFIER
Yes, joint injection done. Thank you.
