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These E/M Modifiers Are Common — But the Coding Rules Remain Confusing

Part B reps cleared up some frequent inaccuracies about these modifiers. Your pulmonology practice is likely to report E/M services every day, but sometimes those claims aren’t as straightforward as simply billing the right code and collecting payment. In reality, you may have to append modifiers to your E/M codes to ensure you get paid appropriately, and in those situations, [...]
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