Modifiers: Know When to Use Modifier 51 -- and When Not To
Navigate conflicting preferences with this expert advice.
Be cautious when using modifier 51 (Multipleprocedures). While the Centers for Medicare & MedicaidServices (CMS) has excellent advice on how to use this modifier, other payers warn against using it on your Medicare claims.
To navigate the variations between Medicare’s advice and your MACs’ preferences, you’ll have to cross-reference your payer policies with Medicare’s regulations.
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