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RACs Boost Scrutiny of Modifier 57

Published on Wed Jan 09, 2019

From fractures to other services, you probably use this modifier now and then – find out what’s under review. If your ED is like most, you probably use modifier 57 (Decision for surgery) from time to time, often when treating fractures. The modifier may seem straightforward, but many practitioners are assigning it incorrectly – leading to its recent addition on [...]
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