In surprise, AWV, IPPE use goes up, denials go down — even with 25
The historically high denial rates on initial preventive physical examination (IPPE) and annual wellness visit (AWV) codes have seen a slight dip — even when billed with modifier 25 (Significantly, separately identifiable E/M service), commonly used when the physical results in a procedure.
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