Modifier 52 defined

Please note the following correction in the third quarter 2008 issue of Coding Clinic for HCPCS . The continuation headers for the lead article, “Modifier 59 defined” (pages 2, 3 and 4), are incorrect. Instead of “Modifier 52 defined,” the continuation headers should read “Modifer 59 defined.” ...

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This brief notice clarifies a publication correction in Coding Clinic for HCPCS. It is relevant to coding professionals who follow HCPCS guidance and publication updates, especially those tracking editorial corrections in coding references.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers recognize that a cited article header was incorrect and that the correction affects how the referenced Coding Clinic piece should be identified in the issue.

What You Will Learn

  • That the article is a correction notice rather than a full technical guidance article.
  • That the notice relates to a header correction in a Coding Clinic for HCPCS publication.
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  • Medical coders
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