
Modifier 24: How to Determine if an E/M Service Is “Unrelated”
Sep 1, 2017 · Appending Modifier 24 To alert the payer that an E/M service provided during the global period is unrelated to the previous procedure, you must append modifier 24 Unrelated evaluation and …
Modifier 24: Determine How Your Payer Defines “Unrelated”
Apr 9, 2021 · Successful coding hinges on knowing the definitions and guidelines specific to each payer. This is especially true when assigning modifier 24.
General Surgery | Distinguishing Modifiers -80, -81, -82 and –AS
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 services can …
Medical Coding Modifiers - CPT®, NCCI & HCPCS Level II - AAPC
Medical coding modifier provide more detailed information about medical and surgical procedures. Reduce the risk of lost revenue and improve audit compliance.
Are You Using Modifier 25 Correctly? - AAPC Knowledge Center
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.
Global Surgery Coding in 2025 - AAPC Knowledge Center
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 the E/M code …
How-to Modifier 22 - AAPC Knowledge Center
Mar 4, 2021 · Understand the additional work required to justify and receive rightful payment on modifier 22 claims for unusually complicated procedures.
Know the Difference Between Modifiers 52 and 53 - AAPC
Apr 24, 2018 · Modifier 52 Reduced services and Modifier 53 Discontinued procedure describe similar but distinct circumstances. To apply these CPT® modifiers appropriately, you’ll need to know why …
When to Use Post-Op Modifiers 58, 78, 79 - AAPC
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.
Modifier 59 – To Use or Not to Use - AAPC Knowledge Center
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 two codes were …