Surgical Modifiers: Protect Yourself From Instant ‘PC’ Claim Denials

Don’t let ‘wrong surgery’ modifier mistakes stall your reimbursement.

You use modifier TC for the technical component of a test. So logically, you should use modifier PC for the professional component, right? Wrong. But many coders are making that mistake...

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CMS Speaks: Weigh Your 2-Payer Consult Coding Options

In MSP cases, non-consult code for both payers may be best.

If you have payers who didn’t play follow-the-leader with Medicare in cutting out consult codes, you have a dilemma on your hands. You have to decide what to do...

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