The modifiers below are approved modifiers for use with peripheral block procedures. Payment will only be made once during an episode of care. Modifier -59 is required to distinguish the block from ...
Jessica Edmiston is manager, coding, for National Medical Billing Services. Q: Concerning screening colonoscopies, our ambulatory surgery center is having no problem using the -PT modifier for ...
Understanding codes on medical bills can help avoid billing mistakes. Healthcare providers use CPT, HCPCS, and ICD codes for services and diagnoses. Wrong codes can lead to unpaid claims or higher ...
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The American Medical Association's (AMA) new CPT Telehealth Services Workgroup recently met in person for the first time last week to create new codes for telehealth visits. The group will report to ...