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Modifier 62:

Append Modifier 62 Only When Each Physician Identifies as Co-Surgeon, Uses Same Dx Codes

Published on Wed Jun 12, 2019

Always mind the co-surgery indicators. Your neurosurgeon works together with another surgeon to perform one procedure. In this case, there is a certain modifier — modifier 62 (Two surgeons) that you can look to. But, there are certain rules you must follow when it comes to your neurosurgeon’s documentation requirements. Read on to make sure you don’t drop the ball [...]
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