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Modifier Update:

Remember 3 Things About Modifier 52 on Your Claims

Published on Thu Mar 17, 2016

Let these examples guide your usage. Appending modifier 52 (Reduced services) can be appropriate for more claims than you might realize. Use the three scenarios below to see how you can apply the same principles to your surgeon’s procedures and file more accurate claims. Modifier 52 Doesn’t Change the Descriptor Scenario 1: I need some help coding a laparoscopic simple [...]
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