Auditing modifiers--the two-digit codes attached to procedure codes to alter their descriptions--plays a key part in verifying that claims for healthcare services were filed accurately and ...

The -59 modifier is used to report a "distinct procedural service". Proper use of the -59 modifier can result in payment for services that are usually denied when performed in the same case. This is ...

Running afoul of coding rules, however, is not a foregone conclusion. Implementing best practices and fostering a collaborative work environment can eliminate many coding compliance risks. For example ...