The use, or misuse, of Current Procedural Terminology code modifiers in physician compensation plans could lead to unintended cash compensation figures, according to an article from Integrated ...

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What is a CPT Code in Medical Billing? Ever noticed a five-digit number beside each item on your medical bill? That’s a CPT code, and it plays a crucial role in medical billing Services reimbursements ...

"As always, document well and use the modifiers when appropriate," advise Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter. Although this may seem like a basic question for many coders, some do not fully ...

Q: I am having problems getting claims paid and it appears to always be related to needing to use a modifier. I am not sure which modifiers I should be using, is there any way you can provide a common ...

Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter tackle a question regarding billing for a stone procedure. The following operative report was submitted: “A rigid cystoscope was used to intubate the meatus.

Medically known as stenosing tenosynovitis, trigger finger is a disorder wherein a finger locks in a bent position. This happens due to inflammation or tendon sheath narrowing, which makes finger ...