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Bust These 5 Myths to Ease Your Modifier 24 Challenges

Published on Tue May 25, 2021

Tip: Instead of relying on your clinic schedule for documentation proof, do this. Knowing the ins and outs of modifier 24 (Unrelated evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during a postoperative period) is crucial to ensure payment for E/M services your provider performed within the global period of a surgical procedure. Even [...]
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