The Effects of Modifiers on Coding and Reimbursement

The medical insurance claim CMS-1500 or the electronic equivalent explains the story of a patient encounter to the insurance carrier. CPT and ICD-10-CM codes show what procedure(s) or service(s) were performed and the reason why those were necessary. The claim paints the picture of the patient’s encounter for that day and the reason why. Coding …

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