Gastroenterology Coding Alert

Modifiers:

Beyond 25: Know the Alternative E/M Modifiers

Modifiers 57 and 24 could be essential, depending global periods. Every gastroenterology practice is familiar with 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), but that doesn’t mean it’s your sole choice for reporting an E/M service along with [...]
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