Modifiers (usually 2-digits) are added to the main procedure code to signify that the procedure has been altered by a distinct factor. Modifiers are accepted by most payors. Modifiers can increase or ...
The use, or misuse, of Current Procedural Terminology code modifiers in physician compensation plans could lead to unintended cash compensation figures, according to an article from Integrated ...
During and following a recent audio conference on orthopedic coding, Stephanie Ellis, RN, CPC, president of Ellis Medical Consulting, responded to questions about challenging orthopedic coding issues ...