Does CPT 69990 need a modifier?

Does CPT 69990 need a modifier?

Code +69990 should be reported (without modifier 51 appended) in addition to the code for the primary procedure performed.

Is 61783 an add on code?

CPT codes 61781-61783 are Add-on Codes (AOCs) describing computer-assisted navigational procedures of the cranium or spine.

Can 61781 and 69990 be billed together?

CPT 61510 falls within that range of codes, and therefore 61781 and 69990 can be reported together.

What is the CPT code for anesthesia for total knee arthroplasty?

Per the ASA CROSSWALK®, the anesthesia care may be best described with anesthesia CPT code 01402 – Anesthesia for open or surgical arthroscopic procedures on knee joint; total knee arthroplasty.

What codes can be billed with 69990?

CPT 69990 will only be allowed with these services: 61304-61546, 61550-61711, 62010-62100, 63081-63308, 63704-63710, 64831, 64834-64836, 64840-64858, 64861-64868, 64885-64891, & 64905-64907.

What is the modifier 0 1 and 9 indicator?

In the modifier indicator column, the indicator 0, 1, or 9 shows whether an PTP-associated modifier allows the PTP code pair to bypass the edit.

What is the primary code for 61783?

Possible primary procedure codes for use with 61783 include 22600, 22610 and 22612.

What are the anesthesia modifiers?

Modifiers are two-character indicators used to modify payment of a procedure code or otherwise identify the detail on a claim. Every anesthesia procedure billed to OWCP must include one of the following anesthesia modifiers: AA, QY, QK, AD, QX or QZ.

Can CPT code 63030 and 69990 be billed together?

First, CPT guidelines do not list 63030 as inclusive of the microscope so reporting 63030 and +69990 together is accurate per the AMA’s CPT coding rules. That said, Medicare has a National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edit preventing payment for +69990 when billed with 63030 (and many other laminectomy codes).