Ob-Gyn Coding Alert

CCI 24.0:

Pay Attention to Modifier Indicators Included With These Numerous 38573, 58575 Edits

Even though you can report a modifier with 99483, modifier 59 may not be appropriate. January 1, 2018 has come and gone, so you should already be applying the ob-gyn edits included with the latest round of the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) version 24.0. If you're staring at a denial involving 38573 or 58575, these edits may be to blame. [...]
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