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- Title
Are You Familiar with the Correct Usage of Modifier-59?
- Authors
Hope, Faith Marie
- Abstract
Reports on the familiarity with the correct application of modifier-59 in order to secure reimbursement with the beginning of the outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS). Usage in identification of procedures or services not normally reported at one go; Production of outpatient code editor edits due to incorrect use of modifier in many clinics; Clinical examples of the usage of modifiers; Checklist to be followed to maintain modifier compliance.
- Subjects
HEALTH insurance reimbursement; HOSPITAL outpatient prospective payment; HEALTH facilities; CLINICS; LEGAL compliance; PATIENT compliance
- Publication
Journal of Health Care Compliance, 2003, Vol 5, Issue 6, p45
- ISSN
1520-8303
- Publication type
Article