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E/M Self-Audits:

Remember Modifier 25 When Conducting Self-Audits

Published on Mon Feb 22, 2016

You need to prove significant, separately identifiable service before employing the modifier. Within the web of E/M issues that could make a practice a target for payer audits, another danger also lurks: modifier misuse. One of the most common reasons practices get nicked by auditors is the improper use of modifiers. “It’s important for everyone to know when to use [...]
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