Laboratory Question for the Week of April 6, 2026
Bryan Nordley
April 6, 2026
When is it appropriate to use modifier 59 for repeat procedures, and what documentation is required to support its use?
When is it appropriate to use modifier 59 for repeat procedures, and what documentation is required to support its use?
What code will be reported for the demonstration and evaluation of a patient’s utilization of the patient-controlled, hand-held, airway oscillating device?
What are the X{EPSU} modifiers used in laboratory services?
What is the AMA’s stance on privacy and security regarding AI?
Why were PLA codes 0285U and 0365U revised in 2026?
Can we bill for the administration of nitrous oxide during labor and delivery or for other minor procedures performed at bedside?
What PLA codes were deleted this past July?
When it comes to liability, what is the AMA’s stance on AI?
When should code 36592 be assigned, and what is the status indicator for 2026?
What is the intent and correct use of code 95803?
When it comes to disclosure and documentation, what is the AMA’s stance on AI?
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