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Modifier Mashup:

Make Modifier 22 Pay You For That Extra Physician Work

Published on Thu Aug 13, 2015

Demonstrate the unusual nature of the procedure and ask for payment You can stand to add valuable dollars to your claim with modifier 22 (Increased procedural services) if you can produce the requisite documentation of significant additional effort or time when performing a procedure. Answer these questions to make your modifier 22 claims a success. Can You Spot an ‘Unusual’ [...]
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