
Global Surgery Coding in 2025 - AAPC Knowledge Center
Mar 1, 2025 · Modifier FT Unrelated E/M visit during a postoperative period, or on the same day as a procedure or another E/M visit Critical care visits unrelated to procedures with a global …
Modifier 59 – To Use or Not to Use - AAPC Knowledge Center
Jan 16, 2018 · Use Modifier X Series for 59 Medicare was concerned that providers was submitting the 59 modifier too often, just adding it when they felt they did not like the fact that …
Are You Using Modifier 25 Correctly? - AAPC Knowledge Center
Mar 25, 2022 · Don't lose revenue when a service or procedure gets more involved. Here's what you need to know about modifier 25 and reporting extra work.
How-to Modifier 22 - AAPC Knowledge Center
Mar 4, 2021 · Understand the additional work required to justify and receive rightful payment on modifier 22 claims for unusually complicated procedures.
When to Use Post-Op Modifiers 58, 78, 79 - AAPC
Sep 1, 2012 · Modifiers are critical to telling the story of your medical coding claim. We discuss three such modifiers that require precise application: 58, 78, and 79.
2025 Brings New Telemedicine Codes - AAPC Knowledge Center
Jun 2, 2025 · Previously, your only option for reporting audio-video services was to use the office/outpatient E/M codes with the appropriate modifier and place of service (POS) code and …
Modifiers 52 and 53 vs. 73 and 74 - AAPC Knowledge Center
Jun 13, 2018 · It is important to know that Modifier 53 and Modifiers 73 and 74 are very different. Find out more from coding expert Barbara Cobuzzi.
Telehealth: Medicare Policy for CY 2025 - AAPC
Jan 15, 2025 · Rulemaking and lawmaking keep telemedicine a viable solution for the masses, for now. Now that the dust has settled on the American Relief Act, 2025, Medicare policy for …
Know the Difference Between Modifiers 52 and 53 - AAPC
Apr 24, 2018 · Modifier 52 Reduced services and Modifier 53 Discontinued procedure describe similar but distinct circumstances. To apply these CPT® modifiers appropriately, you’ll need to …
Modifier 57: For More Than Just "Surgery" - AAPC
Oct 24, 2016 · Modifier 57 applies when the provider determines the need for any major procedure during an E/M visit—whether the procedure is surgical or non-surgical.