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 ...

Modifiers (usually 2-digits) are added to the main procedure code to signify that the procedure has been altered by a distinct factor. Modifiers are accepted by most payors. Modifiers can increase or ...

Compensation and reimbursement plans vary widely across the healthcare system. Collections-based, dollar per relative value unit (RVU) or salary plus incentive are three of the most commonly used ...

Furthermore, to automatically report the -59 modifier for all multiple procedures performed after the primary procedure in place of the -51 modifier is not only incorrect, but it is a red flag for ...

Medical billing and coding systems ensure that health providers get paid for their services. Learn the steps in medical billing and medical coding.