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For Mod 25, Remember The Phrase ‘In Addition To That of The Procedure’

Published on Mon Oct 25, 2021

Here’s what your documentation needs to show. Now that coders must select encounter and management (E/M) service codes solely on time spent or medical decision making, many folks may be confused about how and when to append modifier 25 (Significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional on the same day [...]
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