Current procedural terminology modifiers 25 and 57 may be confusing to some coders, but each serves a specific purpose, according to an AAPC report. For an evaluation and management visit when a ...

The use, or misuse, of Current Procedural Terminology code modifiers in physician compensation plans could lead to unintended cash compensation figures, according to an article from Integrated ...

On January 1, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) introduced 4 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System modifiers, known collectively as the - X(EPSU) modifiers, as a subset of ...

Modifiers enable the physician to clarify situation in which a procedure or services performed--differs in some way from that described by its usual CPT® code. Picking the right modifiers is ...

Prior to the pandemic, Medicaid program coverage of audio-only telehealth services was limited. During the early stages of the pandemic, Medicaid beneficiaries were significantly less likely to ...

Current Procedural Terminology, perhaps better known by its abbreviation “CPT,” is the coding system the medical field uses to document healthcare services during a procedure. This system is extensive ...

Q: In the use of modifier -33, it appears to me that all copays and deductibles associated with preventive A services (e.g., colorectal screening colonoscopy) including associated facility fees would ...

Medical billing and coding systems ensure that health providers get paid for their services. Learn the steps in medical ...