Gastroenterology Coding Alert

Modifier Tips:

Accurately Bypass CCI Edits With These Enhanced Modifier Options

Plus: Know when to use modifiers 24 and 57 Whenever two codes hit a coding bundle with edit indicator “1,” as per Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, you have the option of using a modifier such as 59 to override the edit – as modifier 59 is the modifier of last choice, you’ll need to be aware of other modifiers [...]
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