The physician performed a carpal tunnel release on the right and left median nerves during the same operative session. What is a correct modifier?
A) -50 Bilateral Procedure
B) -52 Reduced services
C) -22 Increased Procedural Services
D) -58 Staged procedure

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Modifier -50 is used to indicate a bilateral procedure, which is appropriate when the same procedure is performed on both sides of the body during the same operative session, as in the case of carpal tunnel release on both the right and left median nerves.

The Physician Performed a Carpal Tunnel Release on the Right