1. lydia rodriguez
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   is modifier 50 appropriate for a bilateral kidney limited ultrasound, 76705

2. SuperCoder
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   Do you mean 76775? If so, 76775 has a bilateral status indicator of 0 in the Medicare Physiian Fee Schedule whch means the 150% bilateral payment adjustment doesn't apply. Payment for two sides (50 or RT/LT) is lower of (a) actual charge for both sides or (b) fee schedule amount for single code. Therefore, you should report 76775 without modifier 50.
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