A right internal carotid angiography and a left vertebral angiography were performed on the same patient during the same session. Which modifier is appropriate to accurately report these services?

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Modifier 59 is used to indicate distinct procedural services that are not typically reported together but are appropriate under the circumstances. This modifier helps to signify that the procedures on the right internal carotid and left vertebral arteries were separate and distinct, even though they were performed during the same session.

A Right Internal Carotid Angiography and a Left Vertebral Angiography