Ob-Gyn Coding Alert

Modifiers:

Timing Plays a Vital Part When Appending Modifier 57

Here’s how this modifier is different from modifier 25. Appending modifiers to your CPT® codes is an easy way to portray your ob-gyn’s services– but you have to use them correctly. If you’re scratching your head when it comes to modifier 57 (Decision for surgery, then check out these real-world explanations of when to include it on your claims. Distinguish [...]
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