Cardiology Coding Alert

Modifier 62:

Follow Handy Tips to Append Modifier 62 Correctly Every

Pay attention to co-surgery indicators. You read that your cardiologist worked together with another surgeon to perform one procedure. In this situation, you can use modifier 62 (Two surgeons), but you’ll have to follow certain rules when it comes to your cardiologist’s documentation requirements. Read on to make sure you understand how to appropriately append modifier 62. Tip 1: Only [...]
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