Modifier 26 (Professional) and TC(Technical) Perfect Coding tips

Become perfect in coding 26 and TC modifier

Basics about Modifier 26 (Professional component) and TC (Technical component) In diagnostic radiology, we mostly use 26 modifier and Technical Component (TC). However, still many of us have a lot of difficulty in understanding the use of these modifiers. I myself initially was struggling to use these modifiers. Modifiers are always little tricky to apply with CPT codes. Modifiers play an important role in modifying the procedure and changing the dollar value of the procedure code.  We have already learnt previously about how to use 58 and 78 modifier, now…

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Top 5 coding errors done by Medical Coders

Top 5 coding errors done by Medical Coders

Medical coding has different facilities to code. Being a Medical coder, I always feel every coder has it own knowledge of choosing a right code. There are many scenarios where you will code differently while other medical coders will code it differently. This happens only in diagnosis coding. Since, we have many specific guidelines for coding correct ICD 10 code and also which one should be sequence first. But, one think should be always remembered that ICD 10 and CPT coding guidelines should be followed to improve our coding skills.…

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