Does Cpt Code 97140 Need a Modifier

The 97140 CPT code is appended with the modifier -59 or the appropriate -X modifier.

Does CPT code need a modifier?

Modifiers should be added to CPT codes when they are required to more accurately describe a procedure performed or service rendered. A modifier should never be used just to get higher reimbursement or to get paid for a procedure that will otherwise be bundled with another code. But modifiers can be tricky.

When should modifier 22 be used?

Modifier 22 is used for increased procedural services and demonstrates when a physician has gone above and beyond the typical framework of a particular procedure.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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