Modifier Basics:
Distinguish 57 and 25 to Avoid E/M Claim Denials
Published on Fri May 12, 2017
Timing is everything to differentiate these modifiers. When your surgeon performs an E/M service and a procedure on the same day, you just might get to collect pay for both. In fact, the key to proper pay is just a modifier away — but coders often miss the nuances that help them choose the right one. Take the following tutorial [...]