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Understand the Perks and Challenges of Modifier 78

Published on Tue Feb 27, 2024

Use these two case studies to test your understanding. Although every GI physician strives to perform the fewest invasive procedures possible, sometimes it’s necessary to perform additional procedures during the postoperative period of a surgery. When this happens, it’s often appropriate to append modifier 78 (Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician or other qualified health care [...]
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