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Master Modifier 26, TC Coding With These 5 Tips

Published on Wed May 22, 2024

Hint: These modifiers can’t separate every service. When your oncologist performs certain services, such as interpreting an image, you might automatically reach for modifier 26 (Professional component). However, the use of this modifier is more complicated than you might think. Below are five tips to assist you in determining when to appropriately apply modifiers 26 and TC (Technical component) to [...]
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