by Lori | May 6, 2011 | CPT modifiers
Modifier 79 – Unrelated procedure by the same physician during the postoperative period The physician may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure. This...
by Lori | May 2, 2011 | CPT modifiers
Modifier 58 – Staged/related procedure by the same physician during a postoperative period The following rules apply: • Apply modifier 58 to surgical procedures that were (a) planned or anticipated at the time of the original surgery, (b) more...
by Lori | Apr 26, 2011 | CPT modifiers
Modifier 78 – Unplanned return to the operating room by the same physician following the initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period The following rules apply: • Apply modifier 78 to unplanned or unanticipated surgical...
by Lori | Apr 21, 2011 | CPT modifiers
When Not to Use Modifiers 24, 58, 78, and 79 Providers are not separately reimbursed for providing routine postoperative care during the postoperative period, even if the procedure is reported with a postoperative modifier. Routine postoperative care includes the...
by Lori | Apr 17, 2011 | CPT modifiers
When and How Do I Use Modifier -51? What is Modifier -51 anyway? Modifier -51, Multiple Procedures This modifier is used when reporting multiple procedures performed by the same physician on the same day. Do not use this modifier for “add-on” codes (see...
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