Medical Coding Modifiers - CPT®, NCCI & HCPCS Level II - AAPC
Medical coding modifier provide more detailed information about medical and surgical procedures. Reduce the risk of lost revenue and improve audit compliance.
Modifier 59 – To Use or Not to Use - AAPC Knowledge Center
Jan 16, 2018 · Use Modifier X Series for 59 Medicare was concerned that providers was submitting the 59 modifier too often, just adding it when they felt they did not like the fact that two codes were …
General Surgery | Distinguishing Modifiers -80, -81, -82 and –AS
May 1, 2003 · Surgeons often use assistants in the operating room, but with three CPT modifiers (-80, -81 and -82) and a HCPCS modifiers (-AS) to describe assisted surgery, coding for such services can …
CPT® Modifiers, HCPCS Modifiers - Codify by AAPC
The modifiers crosswalk is a fast and effective way to check allowed modifiers for each CPT® and HCPCS Level II code. Get detailed descriptions of different modifiers.
Are You Using Modifier 25 Correctly? - AAPC Knowledge Center
Mar 25, 2022 · Don't lose revenue when a service or procedure gets more involved. Here's what you need to know about modifier 25 and reporting extra work.
Get Paid Using Modifiers 50, 51, 59 - AAPC Knowledge Center
Oct 1, 2012 · This article will teach you how to distinguish between, and properly use, three payment modifiers: 50, 51, and 59.
Get the Answers to Your Frequently Asked Modifier 24 Questions - AAPC
Aug 13, 2024 · Modifier 24 can be applied to all postoperative E/M services (99202-99499) as well as ophthalmological services 92002-92014 (Ophthalmological services: medical examination and …
Modifiers 52 and 53 vs. 73 and 74 - AAPC Knowledge Center
Jun 13, 2018 · It is important to know that Modifier 53 and Modifiers 73 and 74 are very different. Find out more from coding expert Barbara Cobuzzi.
Keep Up With 2026 UnitedHealthcare® Policies That Affect ... - AAPC
Jan 27, 2026 · UnitedHealthcare® (UHC) released their Reimbursement Policy Update Bulletin for January 2026. UHC responded to code updates made by the Centers for The UnitedHealthcare® …
How-to Modifier 22 - AAPC Knowledge Center
Mar 4, 2021 · Understand the additional work required to justify and receive rightful payment on modifier 22 claims for unusually complicated procedures.