by Lori | Aug 26, 2015 | CPT modifiers
DEFINITIONS Correct Coding Initiative: A system of coding edits developed by CMS in conjunction with AdminaStar Federal, Inc. to be utilized nationally by all Medicare carriers. The code edits were developed based on review of CPT™ code descriptors, CPT coding...
by Lori | Jun 9, 2015 | CPT modifiers
AE Registered Dietician AF Specialty Physician AG Primary Physician AH Clinical Psychologist AI Principal Physician of Record AJ Clinical Social Worker...
by Lori | May 28, 2015 | CPT modifiers
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. Documentation must support the substantial...
by Lori | May 6, 2015 | CPT modifiers
Modifier & Description AQ – Service performed in a Health Professional Shortage Area. This modifier is used by physicians to indicate the services reported were rendered in a qualified Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)...
by Lori | Apr 23, 2015 | CPT modifiers
Modifier Description 50 – Bilateral Procedure: Unless otherwise identified in the listings, bilateral procedures that are performed at the same operative session should be identified by adding the modifier 50 to the appropriate five...
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