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Keep Modifier 57 Use Under Control By Understanding When It Does and Doesn't Apply

Don’t miss the 3 tips at the end on how to handle repeat denials. Proper use of modifier 57 (Decision for surgery) seems simple enough on the surface. But there are some hidden rules you need to know before you attach the modifier to one of your claims. See how variations in global period definitions and claims edits could spell [...]
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