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Therapy modifiers

April 28, 2026
Specific guidelines apply to proper application of therapy modifiers to indicate therapy discipline of plan of care.

Revision to social determinants of health risk assessment (HCPCS code G0136)

March 25, 2026
CMS recently revised the code descriptor for HCPCS code G0136 to remove the social determinants of health risk (SDOH) assessment. The code remains on the Medicare telehealth services list. View this article for details on the new assessment…

Reporting place of service (POS) codes

April 27, 2026
The place of service (POS) is required on all health insurance claims submitted to Medicare Part B contractors.

Modifier 77

March 27, 2026
View this article for instructions on how and when to use modifier 77.

Modifier 57 fact sheet

April 9, 2026
To avoid claim denials and future appeals due to incorrect claim submissions, we’re providing guidance on how to properly submit a claim when applying modifier 57.

Modifier 24 fact sheet

December 23, 2025
To avoid claim denials and future appeals due to incorrect claim submissions, we’re providing guidance on how to properly submit a claim when applying modifier 24.

Medically Unlikely Edits: Avoid denials and appeals by properly coding the first time

March 25, 2026
First Coast wants you to prevent claim denials or appeals by coding the appropriate number of units correctly the first time.

National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)

December 23, 2025
The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) was developed to promote national correct coding methodologies and to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payments. Read this article to learn more about NCCI and other coding edits…

Appropriate use of assistant at surgery modifiers and payment indicators

March 25, 2026
Here is clarification on the appropriate use of modifiers to report assistant at surgery services and how payment is determined under the Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS).

Postoperative co-management -- modifiers 54 and 55

December 23, 2025
When physicians transfer the care of the patient during the global care period, the use of a modifier will be necessary to distinguish who is providing care for the patient. This article explains how to properly apply modifiers when these i…
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