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Reporting Units Trumps Use of Modifier 76

Published on Mon Feb 04, 2013

Question: We use modifier 76 (Repeat procedure by the same physician or other qualified healthcare professional) when we administer more than one Rocephin injection at the same visit. In addition, our practice also appends modifier 76 for subsequent injections if we administer more than one injection at the same visit. Our office manager said we should not be using modifier [...]
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