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 that two procedures are distinct and separate from each other, even though they might typically be considered part of the same session. In this case, the right internal carotid angiography and the left vertebral angiography are distinct procedures.

A Right Internal Carotid Angiography and a Left Vertebral Angiography