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Procedures performed during separate patient encounters, at separate anatomic sites, or on separate specimens, may require a...

Modifier 50 applies to bilateral procedures performed on both sides in the same operative session, except as indicated. Avoid...

This edition includes information on a proposed physician payment rule.

The principal physician of record appends modifier “-AI” to their initial hospital care or nursing facility visit code. All...

Surgeons append modifier 62 to claims indicating they were co-surgeons on the same patient during the same operative session...

Hospitals may append modifier 27 to the second and subsequent outpatient hospital E/M code to indicate the E/M service is a...

These tips are based on questions posed regarding whether to bill an evaluation and management visit on the same day as a...

Modifier 76 used to report repeat procedure or service by same physician or other qualified health care professional the same...

To avoid claim denials and future appeals due to these incorrect claim submissions, we’re providing guidance on how to properly...

Use modifier 73 to report discontinued outpatient or hospital ambulatory surgical center (ASC) procedure prior to the...