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Check If Other Modifiers Apply Before Attaching 59
Published on Mon Jul 21, 2014
Save modifier 59 as a ‘last resort’ answer to getting paid. When you see a modifier indicator of ‘1,’ do you automatically turn to modifier 59 (Distinct procedural service) to explain your urologist’s clinical circumstances for performing both services in one session? If so, you could be setting your claim up for denial. This is a common pitfall that even [...]
