tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2003 Issue 12

Modifiers -58, -78 and -79: Here's How to Choose the Right One

<font helvetica="" sans-serif"="" face="arial"><strong><em><font size="3">Let expert advice guide your decision</font></em></strong><br><br>Can you easily distinguish between modifiers -58 -78 and -79? If not you'll need to brush up on some modifier basics. Knowing when to apply each can mean the difference between complete reimbursement and costly claim denials.<br><strong> <br>Use -58 for Related and/or Anticipated Procedures</strong> <br> <br>You should apply <a href="http://www.supercoder.com/cpt-codes-range/1045" _cke_saved_href="http://www.supercoder.com/cpt-codes-range/1045">modifier -58</a>...

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