MLN Matters articles: Third quarter 2025 This table of MLN Matters articles includes articles released by CMS from July through September. January 8, 2026
Modifier 22 fact sheet Effective August 31, 2023, documentation is required for claims submitted with modifier 22. To avoid claim rejects and future... August 20, 2025
Modifier 24 fact sheet To avoid claim denials and future appeals due to incorrect claim submissions, we’re providing guidance on how to properly submit... October 23, 2024
Modifier 24 flowchart Use this decision flowchart to assist in correctly applying the 24 modifier. March 10, 2025
Modifier 25 fact sheet Specific guidelines apply to the proper application and billing of modifier 25. March 10, 2026
Modifier 25 flowchart Use this decision flowchart to assist in correctly applying the 25 modifier. Latest updates: Billing and coding March 27, 2026
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... March 4, 2025
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... February 6, 2026
Modifier 50 Modifier 50 applies to bilateral procedures performed on both sides in the same operative session, except as indicated. Avoid... March 12, 2025
Modifier 52 fact sheet Effective August 31, 2023, documentation is required for claims submitted with modifier 52. To avoid claim rejects and future... August 20, 2025