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Choose the Correct Modifier to Get Your Mammogram Claim Reimbursement

Published on Fri Jul 22, 2022

Question: A patient was referred to our radiology practice for her annual screening mammography. During the procedure, the radiologist noticed an abnormality in the patient’s left breast. After the screening mammogram, the radiologist interpreted the results and performed a diagnostic mammography on the patient’s left breast on the same day. The radiologist interpreted the results and submitted their report to the [...]
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