tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2024 Issue Q1

Modifiers: Understand How to Apply Assistant at Surgery Modifiers

Hint: Do not report modifiers 80 and AS together. As a coder specializing in general surgery, it’s crucial to understand the significance of modifiers in medical claims. Misuse or incorrect application of modifiers can lead to claim denials. Specifically, if someone of another specialty serves as an assistant surgeon during a procedure, and that’s why it’s important to know the appropriate time and method to append certain modifiers. Check out this guide to learn how to append assistant at surgery modifiers. Understand When an Assistant Surgeon Is Necessary According to Medicare guidelines, an assistant at surgery...

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