carmicm
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Should we be using modifier 32 for pre-op?
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Wiki Consultation codes and modifiers
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kjstearns
Guru
According to CPT, Modifier -32: Services related to mandated consultation and/or related services. I'm confused as to how a consultation can also be a pre-op? If the decision for surgery is made, then you would use a -57.
other uses for 32 modifier
also, in the case of disability, sometimes one of the involved parties may mandate that the claimant have a test or examination to prove that s/he is truly disabled. add 32 modifier to show a mandated service rendered.
Other times, for life insurance applicants, the company may require examinatios or tests before they insure the applicant.
Those are situations in which I have heard of 32 modifier being used.
PS: in the previous post, the party mandating the consult was the carrier.
Hope this helps
James
also, in the case of disability, sometimes one of the involved parties may mandate that the claimant have a test or examination to prove that s/he is truly disabled. add 32 modifier to show a mandated service rendered.
Other times, for life insurance applicants, the company may require examinatios or tests before they insure the applicant.
Those are situations in which I have heard of 32 modifier being used.
PS: in the previous post, the party mandating the consult was the carrier.
Hope this helps
James
michelleholt
Networker
cpt modifer 32
Can modifer 32 be used for codes 94010-94070 when billing for a medicare physical or for a pt. with COPD? I could find any information on the CMS website and was hoping someone would have an answer.
Can modifer 32 be used for codes 94010-94070 when billing for a medicare physical or for a pt. with COPD? I could find any information on the CMS website and was hoping someone would have an answer.
michelleholt
Networker
Modifer 32
Thank you everyone for helping me out. That really cleared things up for me. Thanks again
Thank you everyone for helping me out. That really cleared things up for me. Thanks again