Clean up your modifier -50 claims with these techniques

1. You can potentially append modifier -50 to which of the following codes?

            a. 54861

            b. 54500

            c. 55041           

            Answer: b

2. Modifier -50 can be reported with code 26160, excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (e.g., mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger.

      a. True

      b. False

            Answer: b

3. Per the CPT manual, you shouldn't report CPT 30903 with modifier -50.

      a. True

      b. False

      Answer: b