Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert
Correction:
Modifier -GB and Pump Refills
Published on Fri May 28, 2004
In the April 2004 Oncology Coding Alert, the article "Don't Shortchange Your Oncology Office $152 on Pump Refills" stated, "Make sure, however, that you attach modifier -GB (Claim being resubmitted for payment because it is no longer covered under a global payment demonstration), the MCM states."
The sentence should read, "Make sure, however, that you attach modifier -59 (Distinct procedural service)."
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