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Modifiers: Keep These Surgeon-Specific Modifiers on Standby
Know the nuances for coding and classifying additional surgeons.
Operative reports aren’t easy to compile and can cause all sorts of coding problems. Plus, if you add an extra surgeon or two — or more — to the mix, it can be even more complicated. That’s why it’s critical that you know the modifier options and make the best choice for your claims.
Details: Five modifiers, some more well known than others, offer differentiation depending on the surgery circumstances. Whether two surgeons performed the surgery or a team worked together, there is a coding solution that...
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