Neurosurgery Coding Alert

Modifier Madness:

Code Unrelated E/Ms With 24 … When Possible

Instead of relying on your clinic schedule for documentation proof, do this. Knowing the ins and outs of modifier 24 (Unrelated evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during a postoperative period) is crucial to ensure payment for evaluation and management (E/M) services your provider performed within the global period of a surgical [...]
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