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Modifiers 26 and TC are unique coding tools that may be used in specific circumstances. It can be easy to become perplexed trying to keep the components of a procedure straight and remembering when these modifiers should be applied. To dispel some of the confusion, this article will explore common uses of modifiers 26 and […]
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The multiple surgery calculation for nasal endoscopy codes is changed when multiple nasal endoscopies are performed in the same session on the same day. For Calendar Year 2020, instead of paying the multiple surgeries at 50 percent, surgeons will be paid the difference between the fee for the procedure performed and the base code for […]
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CMS has issued waivers to ensure Medicare beneficiaries affected by the storm receive healthcare services. President Trump declared a state of emergency on Sept. 11 for North Carolina, South Carolina, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. That same day, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency for […]
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) authorized waivers under Section 1812(f) of the Social Security Act for the United States Virgin Islands, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and State of Florida, for those people who are evacuated, transferred, or otherwise dislocated as a result of the effect of Hurricane Irma in 2017. CMS authorized waivers under […]
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Was wondering if anyone applies multiple procedure discounts to their fee schedule or if you just discounted later on?
I would post full charge, with multiple procedure modifier, and then discount after process if applicable.
Was wondering what others thoughts are on this. Thank You!
The Quality Payment Program Hardship Exception Application for the 2017 performance year is now available on the Quality Payment Program website. Determine if You Are Exempt Clinicians who are eligible to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) this year, but are not able to fulfill the Advancing Care Information performance category, for one […]
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