A radiologist reviews and interprets a patient's x-ray and writes a report on the findings. What is the appropriate modifier?

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Modifier 26 is used to indicate that only the professional component (i.e. the interpretation and report) of a service was performed. In this case, the radiologist reviewed and interpreted the x-ray and wrote a report, but did not perform the technical component (i.e. actually taking the x-ray). Therefore, modifier 26 is appropriate to indicate that only the professional component was performed.

A Radiologist Reviews and Interprets a Patient's X-Ray and Writes