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3 Critical Mistakes Made When Reporting Modifier -59

2. Under-utilization of -59: It’s not taboo. When the Medicare edits (NCCI) correct coding modifier indicator (i.e., 1) allows a modifier to indicate a “separate” and “distinct” procedure, users may ...
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Modifier 33 “Most Noteworthy” Change in CMS’ Outpatient Code Editor

The new outpatient CPT modifier 33 is the “most noteworthy” change in CMS’ Outpatient Code Editor Version 12.1, effective April 4, according to an AAPC report. Modifier 33 Preventive services is ...