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Modifiers:

Think You Know When to Use Modifier 59? Make Sure

Published on Mon May 06, 2019

Remember: Never append modifier 59 to E/M services. As a coder, you’ve probably encountered modifier 59 (Distinct procedural service), also known as the “unbundling modifier.” But, National Correct Coding Institute (CCI) has many rules for when and if you can appropriately unbundle procedure-to-procedure (PTP) edit pairs. Read on to make sure modifier 59 never trips you up again. Follow CMS’s [...]
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