by Lori | Jul 9, 2016 | CPT modifiers
Modifier 77 Key Points/Instruction/What you need to know Modifier 77 is used to report a repeat procedure by another physician and is appended to the repeat procedure to: • Report the same service provided by another physician. • Indicate that a basic procedure or...
by Lori | Jan 17, 2016 | CPT modifiers
Other Preoperative Evaluation A patient undergoing bariatric surgical procedures should undergo preoperative evaluation that is medically reasonable and necessary based upon his comorbid medical conditions and medical/surgical history. All underlying medical...
by Lori | Jan 8, 2016 | CPT modifiers
An assistant at surgery is a provider who actively assists the physician in charge of a case in performing a surgical procedure. A physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or clinical nurse specialist who is authorized to provide such services under state...
by Lori | Dec 30, 2015 | CPT modifiers
Modifier Description 22 Increased Procedural Services: When the work required to provide a service is substantially is greater than typically required, it may be identified by adding modifier 22 to the usual procedure code....
by Lori | Dec 20, 2015 | CPT modifiers
Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Modifiers Modifier Description AQ Service performed in a Health Professional Shortage Area. This modifier is used by physicians to indicate the services...
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