Modifier Alert:
Distinguish Between Modifiers 52 and 53 to Avoid Denials
Published on Thu Mar 19, 2015
Voluntary termination of procedure by the patient does not count. When your pulmonologist curtails or terminates a procedure, do you know exactly when you can use modifier 52 (Reduced services) or modifier 53 (Discontinued procedure)? Our real-world examples demonstrate when to report these modifiers so you can recoup the just rewards for your provided services. Get the Difference Between Reduced [...]