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Modifiers 101:

Refresh Your Knowledge of Technical or Professional Component Modifiers

Published on Wed Apr 20, 2022

Isolate the differences between the 26 and TC modifiers. While described by a single code, most diagnostic radiology services and procedures feature a professional component and a technical component that make up the entire service. If your provider performs only a portion of the procedure, then you need to know how to append the appropriate CPT® code with the correct [...]
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