CPT Modifier 79, 78 and 58 : Secret Coding tips

Main difference between Modifier 58, 78 and 79

Basics of CPT Modifier 79, 78 and 58 Reporting procedures and services performed in the outpatient setting may create a challenge for coders when a return to the operating room for a related or unrelated procedure or service becomes necessary. There are different modifiers used for outpatient setting like 59, 76, 77, 58, 78, 79 etc. but each one of them has to be used very carefully. Now we have new modifiers XE, XP, XS and XU along with 59 modifier for providing more specific information about the procedure performed.…

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