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Find Even More Tips for Distinguishing Inherent From Separate Services

Published on Wed Dec 03, 2025

Find out what information you need to append modifier 25 correctly and with confidence. Modifier 25 (Significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional on the same day of the procedure or other service) is a great tool for securing earned payment, but commercial and government payers are scrutinizing its use [...]
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