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 ...

Modifier -33 is attached to the lab CPT code for the cholesterol screening. ICD-9 code V77.91 (screening for lipoid disorders) is coded as an additional diagnosis. Modifier -33 is not required on ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In hospital employment settings, as well as large groups, work relative value unit-based compensation agreements ...