PART B REVENUE BOOSTER: Nail Down Your Modifier Choice When Deciding Between 58 and 78

Article Overview

This article is a practical coding primer focused on postoperative modifier selection in CPT-based professional billing. It explains the broad differences between two commonly confused modifiers, when each is generally considered in relation to postoperative care, and why documentation, setting, and payer context matter. The discussion is aimed at coders, billers, and practice staff who need to understand the subject at a high level before reviewing the full guidance.