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Know When to Use Modifier 25 With a Minor Procedure

Published on Wed Sep 24, 2025

Question: I often see providers performing minor procedures (like lesion removals or joint injections) and also documenting an evaluation and management (E/M) visit on the same day. They frequently ask me to add modifier 25 to get payment for both services. Sometimes, the diagnosis codes are the same for both the procedure and the E/M. I’ve also heard different advice: [...]
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