RCHCPCS Level II
Right coronary artery
- Usage notes
- Append to cardiac catheterization/intervention codes to identify the right coronary artery as the vessel treated.
- Common mistakes
- Leaving off RC when a right coronary intervention is bundled with a left-sided one in the same session, understating the vessels actually treated.
Related modifiers
RAReplacement of a dme, orthotic or prosthetic itemRBReplacement of a part of a dme, orthotic or prosthetic item furnished as partRDDrug provided to beneficiary, but not administered "incident-to"REFurnished in full compliance with fda-mandated risk evaluation and mitigationRIRamus intermedius coronary arteryRRRental (use the 'rr' modifier when dme is to be rented)RTRight side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body)
Frequently asked questions
What does modifier RC mean?
Right coronary artery
When do I use modifier RC?
Append to cardiac catheterization/intervention codes to identify the right coronary artery as the vessel treated.
What's a common mistake with modifier RC?
Leaving off RC when a right coronary intervention is bundled with a left-sided one in the same session, understating the vessels actually treated.
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