Part B Insider (Multispecialty) Coding Alert
Follow This Chart to Ease ABN Concerns
Published on Mon May 05, 2014 
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Use this table to pick the right modifier -- every time.
With four choices and changing definitions in recent years, ABN modifiers are a common cause of confusion. This table can help you sort out proper ABN modifier use for your claims.
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