Ask the right questions to avoid misusing modifier 59
Modifier 59, used to describe a distinct procedural service, has been associated with considerable abuse and high levels of manual audit activity, leading to reviews, appeals and even civil fraud and abuse cases. Ask yourself some key questions to ensure your modifier 59-appended claims pass muster.
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