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Understand When Modifier -59 is Appropriate for Use With 62311 (Lumbar Epidural) and Other Pain Procedures

CPT copyright 2009 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Leslie Johnson, CCS-P, CPC ...
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3 Critical Mistakes Made When Reporting Modifier -59

Users must understand the meaning of the Medicare edits correct coding modifier indicators (0, 1 and 9) and when separate reporting is allowed. 3. Over-utilization of -59. Do not use -59 to bypass the ...
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Current Procedural Terminology (CPT): How It Works and What It Means

Current Procedural Terminology, perhaps better known by its abbreviation “CPT,” is the coding system the medical field uses to document healthcare services during a procedure. This system is extensive ...
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To bill for diagnostic tests, understand these three modifiers

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