AMA CPT® Assistant - 2013 Issue 3 (March)
Modifiers (Q&A) (March 2013)
March 2013 page 14a Modifiers Question: May modifier 22, Increased Procedural Services, be appended to add-on codes? Answer: Yes. When the service(s) provided is substantially greater than that is typically required for the listed procedure, it may be identified by adding modifier 22, Increased Procedural Services, to the usual procedure code. The word procedural in the descriptor is intended to indicate that the modifier may be appended to any procedure code, but is not used with the evaluation and management (E/M) services codes. As previously stated, a copy of the operative report should be submitted with the claim to...
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Article Overview
This article provides a brief modifier-focused Q&A from CPT Assistant. It is useful for coding professionals who need to understand the article’s scope before reading the full guidance, especially those working with procedural reporting and supporting documentation requirements. The content is framed as general coding guidance rather than a full technical review.
Why This Topic Matters
Modifier guidance can affect how procedural claims are reported and supported. This article matters because it highlights an area where documentation and coding context intersect in CPT-based reporting.
Article Sections
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Modifiers
A short Q&A section discussing general modifier application in procedural coding and related documentation expectations.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s focus within CPT Assistant’s modifier guidance
- The type of coding scenario discussed in the Q&A
- The documentation context associated with the topic covered in the article
- The intended audience for the modifier guidance discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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