jnieto625
Networker
I have a new pt that came in for an annual exam. Dr. performed an EKG screening. Do I have to append a mod 25?
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Wiki Modifier 25 with 99385?
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ARCPC9491
True Blue
No modifier 25 needed.
The description for your new well visit (99385) is as follows: Initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination, counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the ordering of appropriate immunization(s), laboratory/diagnostic procedures, new patient; 18-39 years
So, your EKG is reported separately, no modifier on well visit.
The description for your new well visit (99385) is as follows: Initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of an individual including an age and gender appropriate history, examination, counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions, and the ordering of appropriate immunization(s), laboratory/diagnostic procedures, new patient; 18-39 years
So, your EKG is reported separately, no modifier on well visit.
jnieto625
Networker
Thank you!