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Anatomical modifiers

Procedures performed during separate patient encounters, at separate anatomic sites, or on separate specimens, may require a...

Modifier 50

Modifier 50 applies to bilateral procedures performed on both sides in the same operative session, except as indicated. Avoid...

Modifier AI

The principal physician of record appends modifier “-AI” to their initial hospital care or nursing facility visit code. All...

Modifier 62 fact sheet

Surgeons append modifier 62 to claims indicating they were co-surgeons on the same patient during the same operative session...

Modifier 27 fact sheet

Hospitals may append modifier 27 to the second and subsequent outpatient hospital E/M code to indicate the E/M service is a...

Modifier 25 tips

These tips are based on questions posed regarding whether to bill an evaluation and management visit on the same day as a...

Modifier 53 fact sheet

To avoid claim denials and future appeals due to these incorrect claim submissions, we’re providing guidance on how to properly...

Modifier 73 fact sheet

Use modifier 73 to report discontinued outpatient or hospital ambulatory surgical center (ASC) procedure prior to the...