Coding

Surgeons append modifier 62 to claims indicating they were co-surgeons on the same patient during the same operative session. When billing a procedure with modifier 62, documentation of the medical…

Telehealth modifiers should be submitted with distant site telehealth services. Patient must be present and participating in telehealth visit. View guidance in this article on the use of modifiers…

Telehealth modifiers should be submitted with distant site telehealth services. Patient must be present and participating in telehealth visit. View guidance in this article on the use of modifiers…

Hospitals may append modifier 27 to the second and subsequent outpatient hospital E/M code to indicate the E/M service is a “separate and distinct E/M encounter” from the service previously provided…

Hospitals may append modifier 27 to the second and subsequent outpatient hospital E/M code to indicate the E/M service is a “separate and distinct E/M encounter” from the service previously provided…

Specific guidelines apply to the proper application and billing of modifier 25.

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First Coast wants you to prevent claim denials or appeals by coding the appropriate number of units correctly the first time.

First Coast wants you to prevent claim denials or appeals by coding the appropriate number of units correctly the first time.

Use this decision flowchart to assist in correctly applying the 25 modifier.