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Don't Overlook New Modifier 59 Guidance from Some Medicare Contractors

Published on Fri Jun 13, 2014

Focus on the word “repeat” for correct coding.  If you are confused by recent commotion over a little noticed announcement that some Medicare contractors posted last fall regarding modifier 59 (Distinct procedural service), you are not alone.   Several Part B payers have started rejecting some claims with modifier 59 based on guidance that went into effect on July 1, [...]
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