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Jun 1st, 2012 - aewells 21
CPT® 44143 and 49020
I got paid for 44143 but not 49020. do I need to use a modifier?
Jun 1st, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606
re: CPT® 44143 and 49020
It is considered part of code 44143. If a distinct and separate procedure and unrelated to code 44143, use modifier -59 on 49020. But, documentation must support that it as not part of completing the partial colectomy.