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Coding => Coding => : cindy.conter March 18, 2016, 01:02:21 PM

: Partial testing
: cindy.conter March 18, 2016, 01:02:21 PM
When performing nuclear stress test on patients over a specific size, we split the test into two sessions.  Patient no-showed 2nd half.  Can we bill for the first half with modifer 53?  Thanks!
: Re: Partial testing
: Michele March 21, 2016, 03:43:55 PM
That appears to be the best option based on what you are describing.  I found the following information that might be helpful:  http://www.wpsmedicare.com/j5macpartb/resources/modifiers/modifier-53.shtml