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Add PT Modifier 59 Data Set Items

  1. On the Data Sets Setup template, click Data Set and select PT Modifier 59.
    The existing data set items associated with the PT Modifier 59 data set appear in the grid.
    PT Modifier 59 data set

  2. Click Add.
    The Template Data Sets Setup – [New Record] template opens.
    Template Data Sets Setup

  3. If applicable, click Diagnosis description to search and select a diagnosis.
    The associated diagnosis code automatically populates.
  4. If applicable, click Provider and select a provider from Dbp Rendering Provider.
  5. In Code1, enter the CPT code for the first procedure.
  6. In Code2, enter the CPT code for the second procedure.
  7. In Modifier, enter the modifier as 59.
  8. In Code Match 1, enter the primary code with which the modifier 59 is attached and sent for billing.
  9. In Code Match 2, enter the secondary code with which the modifier 59 is attached and sent for billing.
  10. Click Save, and then click Close.
    The newly configured data set item appears in the Data Sets Setup template.