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4 Modifier 25 Rules You'll Need to Keep Handy

Published on Thu Jul 25, 2013

Justify your claims by keeping these points in mind. Before submitting a claim with modifier 25 appended to the E/M code, keep a few tips in mind: Remember that modifiers are used to explain circumstances to the payer, and might affect how you’re reimbursed. Ensure that the modifiers and procedures you report tell the full story of what was done. [...]
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