Question

hcpcs code modifier for cortisone 10mg injection, right shoulder explain rationale

Answer 1

The RT and LT modifiers should be used to identify which of the paired orgsns was operated on.Billings procedures as two lines of service using LT and RT modifiers is not the same s identifying the procedure with modifier 50 is the coding practice of choice when reporting bilateral procedures.

Rt modifiers is used for the right side .it is used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body..RT ,LT indicates the sides of the body on which a service or procedure is performed. Especially RT ,LT is used identify contralateral anatomic sites, paired organs ,and extremities.

***** Cortisone 10mg injection right shoulder. Here the modifier is RT because the procedure is performed on the right side of the body.****