A diagnostic angiography is performed at the same session as an interventional procedure. The angiography is reported as a distinct procedure. Which modifier is appropriate to append to report this service?

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Modifier 59 is used to indicate a distinct procedural service that is not typically reported together with another procedure. It is appropriate for reporting a diagnostic angiography performed at the same session as an interventional procedure when the angiography is a separate service.

A Diagnostic Angiography Is Performed at the Same Session as an Interventional