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Modifier -59 Defined

Published on Fri Jan 09, 2015

Here’s the CPT® manual’s definition of this commonly-used modifier: “Distinct Procedural Service: Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-E/M services performed on the same day. Modifier -59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than E/M services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under [...]
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