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Tuesday, 25 December 2012

Definition of Modifier 59 (What)

What is the Meaning of modifier 59?
          It is used Identify services or procedures Performed On the Same Day Due to Special Circumstances that are not Normally Reported together.
Modifier 59 - District Procedural service.

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Lump Sum Purchase of DME, Prosthetics, Orthotics

For injection codes with more than one possible TOS designation, use the following guidelines when assigning the TOS:
When the choice is P or 1,

  • Use TOS P if the drug is administered through durable medical equipment (DME); or
  • Use TOS 1 if the drug is administered in the office.