by Lori | Feb 1, 2011 | CPT modifiers
New Added Codes for 2011 Evaluation and Management – 3 New Codes 99224 – Subsequent observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: Problem focused interval history; Problem focused...
by Lori | Jan 13, 2011 | CPT modifiers
Modifier TC Definition: • Technical Component refers to certain procedures that are a combination of a physician component and a technical component. Using modifier TC identifies the technical component. Appropriate Usage: • To bill for only the technical...
by Lori | Jan 10, 2011 | CPT modifiers
HCPCS, CPT-4 Medicine Codes and Modifiers Service or Procedure Codes or Code Ranges Required Modifiers Allowable Modifiers Medicine performed by a 90701 – 99199 – SA, SB, U7, Non-physician Medical Practitioner (NMP) (See the Non-physician Medical Practitioners section...
by Lori | Jan 3, 2011 | CPT modifiers
When Do I Use Modifier – 59? Modifier -59 – For Distinct Procedural Service Key Points to Remember: 1. When using this modifier, Medical Documentation is vital and essential to support medical necessity. This must be well-documented on...
by Lori | Dec 20, 2010 | CPT modifiers
Pre-op visits: True or False? Are the following statements true or false? • The PCP cannot be paid to do a pre-op assessment of a Medicare patient prior to surgery because of the new consult rules. • The surgeon can never be paid to do a pre-op visit if s/he is going...
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