Modifiers:
Stop Relying on 59 for All Your Same-Day Bundle Breaking
Published on Tue Sep 16, 2014
Get the scoop on four new ‘X’ modifiers before they become mandatory. When you hear “Correct Coding Initiative (CCI)” or “bundled” you probably think of modifier 59 (Distinct procedural service). Most coders know that modifier 59 can separate CCI edits, but it is not meant to be utilized solely for that reason. If you rely too heavily on what CMS [...]