Aug 19, 2022 · A medical coding modifier is two characters (letters or numbers) appended to a CPT ® or HCPCS Level II code. The modifier provides additional information about the …

May 1, 2003 · Surgeons often use assistants in the operating room, but with three CPT modifiers (-80, -81 and -82) and a HCPCS modifiers (-AS) to describe assisted surgery, coding for such …

Mar 1, 2025 · Modifier 24 Unrelated evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified healthcare professional during a postoperative period Append modifier 24 to …

Mar 4, 2021 · Understand the additional work required to justify and receive rightful payment on modifier 22 claims for unusually complicated procedures.

Sep 1, 2012 · Modifiers are critical to telling the story of your medical coding claim. We discuss three such modifiers that require precise application: 58, 78, and 79.

Mar 25, 2022 · Don't lose revenue when a service or procedure gets more involved. Here's what you need to know about modifier 25 and reporting extra work.

Jan 16, 2018 · Use Modifier X Series for 59 Medicare was concerned that providers was submitting the 59 modifier too often, just adding it when they felt they did not like the fact that …

Oct 1, 2012 · This article will teach you how to distinguish between, and properly use, three payment modifiers: 50, 51, and 59.

Jun 2, 2025 · Previously, your only option for reporting audio-video services was to use the office/outpatient E/M codes with the appropriate modifier and place of service (POS) code and …

Jun 13, 2018 · It is important to know that Modifier 53 and Modifiers 73 and 74 are very different. Find out more from coding expert Barbara Cobuzzi.