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2015 Coding Update:

Check Out Your New Alternatives to Modifier 59 in Certain Situations

Published on Tue Sep 23, 2014

Modifier 59 is still valid, but use the new modifiers instead when applicable. While you’re keeping an eye out for coding updates and revisions coming next year, don’t fall in the trap of ignoring modifiers, however,  because some big changes are headed your way in 2015. The scoop: CMS faces multiple issues when dealing with claims reporting modifier 59 (Distinct [...]
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