tci E/M Coding Alert - 2021 Issue Q2

Modifiers: Bust These 5 Myths to Ease Your Modifier 24 Challenges

Tip: Instead of relying on your clinic schedule for documentation proof, do this. Knowing the ins and outs of modifier 24 (Unrelated evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during a postoperative period) is crucial to ensure payment for E/M services your provider performed within the global period of a surgical procedure. Even experienced billers can struggle with using modifier 24. Bust these five myths to help you overcome common challenges surrounding modifier 24; all of these scenarios are focused on ob-gyn services. Myth #1: You Can Use Modifier 24 For Any...

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