wrightju1
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In the article on Global Period E/M Modifier an example is given for use of the 25 modifier that has me confused.
It gives and example of a patient presenting with left eye pain after doing some household repairs. The physician performs an exam, finds a wood splinter and removes it. He documents and bills 99212-25 and 65220-LT, with 930.0. I am having a hard time seeing this as proper use of the 25 modifier.
Can someone shed some light on the perspective on this? And if this article has already been discussed please direct me to that conversation.
It gives and example of a patient presenting with left eye pain after doing some household repairs. The physician performs an exam, finds a wood splinter and removes it. He documents and bills 99212-25 and 65220-LT, with 930.0. I am having a hard time seeing this as proper use of the 25 modifier.
Can someone shed some light on the perspective on this? And if this article has already been discussed please direct me to that conversation.