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Modifier 62:

Learn Fundamentals of Modifier 62 to Avoid Denials

Published on Thu Oct 03, 2019

Hint: When you append modifier 62, each physician should identify the other as a co-surgeon. The podiatrist worked together with another surgeon to perform one procedure. In this case, you must carefully read your podiatrist’s medical documentation to see if you can append modifier 62 (Two surgeons). However, you must follow very specific rules when it comes to the documentation [...]
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