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Pave the Way to Modifier 59 Success With This Handy Guide

Published on Wed May 15, 2019

Remember: Always pay attention to the modifier indicator. Learning the ins and outs of CPT® modifiers can be tricky, even for well often-used modifiers like modifier 59 (Distinct procedural service). Although modifier 59 is often referred to as the “unbundling modifier,” when it comes to unbundling National Correct Coding Institute (CCI) procedure-to-procedure (PTP) edit pairs, you must ensure you follow [...]
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