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Use Modifier 22 Properly to Avoid Triggering an Audit

Published on Mon Jul 10, 2023

Remember: modifier 22 is a request for additional payment. Modifier 22 (Increased procedural services) is reserved for requesting additional payment when the provider does more than what is expected for a procedure. However, the modifier is intended for outlying circumstances, and using the modifier too often could raise some eyebrows for incorrect use. Here’s how to properly append modifier 22 [...]
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