Demystifying Modifier 59: Your Guide to Correctly Using This Modifier
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Modifier 59 is here, there, and everywhere!
It’s one of the most frequently used and misused modifiers in medical coding and billing, and it indicates that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other services performed on the same day by the same provider.
The confusion stops here. Watch our on-demand webinar, “Demystifying Modifier 59: Your Guide to Correctly Using This Modifier,” for a crash course on correct use.
You’ll learn:
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- The definition and purpose of Modifier 59
- The difference between Modifier 59 and other NCCI-associated Modifiers (XE, XP, XS, and XU)
- The appropriate and inappropriate scenarios for using Modifier 59
- Documentation requirements and best practices
- The common errors and pitfalls to avoid when applying Modifier 59
Presenter: CJ Wolf, MD, CPC, COC, CIA
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