The modifiers below are approved modifiers for use with peripheral block procedures. Payment will only be made once during an episode of care. Modifier -59 is required to distinguish the block from ...

1. Incorrect utilization of -59 by ASCs to replace or mimic the -51 used by physicians. Physician practices apply the -51 modifier to multiple procedures after the primary procedure. While the -51 ...

A complete breakdown of APCM billing codes G0556, G0557, and G0558 - eligibility requirements, reimbursement rates, and ...