kljr1983
Networker
Hi there,
I work for a Pediatrics company and our Dr.'s use modifier -52 on the Warts procedure 17110 to reduce the patient balance even though the procedure was completed and documentation does not warrant the appropriate use of mod -52 (i.e. procedure was started & not finished). I do not agree with the way we are using this modifier and also not all payers recognize the -52 as reducing the balance. We can't take an adjustment after insurance processes because that would be a violation of our payer contracts. Thoughts? Suggestions?
I work for a Pediatrics company and our Dr.'s use modifier -52 on the Warts procedure 17110 to reduce the patient balance even though the procedure was completed and documentation does not warrant the appropriate use of mod -52 (i.e. procedure was started & not finished). I do not agree with the way we are using this modifier and also not all payers recognize the -52 as reducing the balance. We can't take an adjustment after insurance processes because that would be a violation of our payer contracts. Thoughts? Suggestions?