What are Modifiers? According to the AMA and the CMS, a modifier is a way to record or signify that a service or process has been performed and changed by some particular condition but has not changed in definition. It may also offer additional information on services that have been conducted more than once or services that have happened unexpectedly. When not all of the … [Read more...] about Understand commonly used Modifiers and how they affect reimbursements
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It is critical to use modifiers effectively and adequately to file accurate claims and get proper reimbursements. Modifiers assist surgeons inefficiently in achieving the payment policy standards set by insurers. Amongst the most common GI code errors is inappropriate modifier usage. When the same surgeon performs multiple procedures in the same operational setting, there is … [Read more...] about Learn About using Modifiers 51 Properly
