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Modifier Madness:

Go Deep to Ace Anatomical/Lab Modifier Questions

Published on Wed Jul 08, 2020

Know the finger/toe assignments of F1-TA. Most of the time you’ll use modifiers based on what type of service it is; some modifiers are for evaluation and management services (E/M) only, and others are reserved for surgical services. There are other modifiers that break down usage in other ways, however. Anatomical modifiers and laboratory modifiers, while less frequently used than [...]
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