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Use This Modifier to Recoup for the Cost of Unused Drugs

Published on Fri Oct 14, 2016

Question: We have a consent form that patients sign ahead of procedure, which says that they are aware that once a medication is open for their treatment, it cannot be used for any other patient. Because of this, patients who sign the form know they are financially responsible for the cost of the drug. Can we use this form to bill [...]
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