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Make Your Modifier 22 Case With These Tips

Published on Tue May 04, 2021

Extra effort, time are important, experts say. Before sending that modifier 22 (Increased procedural services) claim out the door, make sure that your information-packed claim includes the following features. Do Include These Factors A paragraph in your letter that clearly indicates why the procedure performed was substantially more involved than what the descriptor indicates. The payers will base your additional [...]
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