An orthopedic specialist provides only the professional component of a whole body scan, CPT code 78306. Which modifier is appropriate to append to report this service?

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Modifier 26 is used to indicate that only the professional component of a service was provided, which is appropriate when a physician interprets a test but does not perform the actual test itself.

An Orthopedic Specialist Provides Only the Professional Component of a Whole