Urology Coding Alert

Modifiers:

Let 4 Examples Show Which Modifiers Apply to Halted Urology Surgeries

Hint: If the urologist doesn’t even see the patient, you can’t report a procedure. Not every urological procedure goes according to plan, and in some cases, you may need to tell the insurer that a service was discontinued before the urologist could complete it. Although your coding options may seem straightforward at first, there are several caveats that could lead [...]
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