MedSafe Billing and Coding released a report reviewing modifiers that specify a certain portion of the surgical package. While payment is coded in a global surgical package to include several aspects ...

Why was the creation of a new audio-only modifier necessary? Several reasons: data collection, policy implementation, health care equity, widespread need, and service specificity.

Make sure that how you report the modifier meets the payor’s guidelines. The proper way to report a bilateral procedure varies by state and payor, according to Ms. Spinner. Although most payors call ...