Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement

Modifiers:

Master Modifier 57 to Boost E/M Pay With Procedures

Tip: Global days factor into whether to use modifier 25 or 57. Many practices are reluctant to use modifier 57 (Decision for surgery) for fear of over-billing for E/M services. But knowing the correct situations to use the modifier can help you file more accurate claims, and capture all the pay you deserve. Read on to get our experts' tips [...]
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