Modifier Mix-Up:
Don't Confuse Modifier 58 With 78
Published on Thu Jun 13, 2019
Check for planned vs. unplanned for guidance. When considering whether to report modifier 58, don’t confuse it with modifier 78 (Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician or other qualified health care professional following initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period). According to coding guidelines, modifier 58 applies when “the performance of a procedure [...]