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Find out When It’s Time to Apply Modifier 22

Published on Thu May 28, 2026

Hint: This modifier does not apply to routine or minor extensions in complexity. How do you know if you need to append modifier 22 (Increased procedural services)? Often, the best decision-making method is to know when not to use it. Modifier 22 only applies in rare cases when a surgical procedure is significantly more complex than usual and there is [...]
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