tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2011 Issue 5

Reader Questions: Update Your 2011 CPT Modifier Choices

Question:We read lots of information about CPT 2011 code changes, but are there any modifier changes we should be aware of?Arkansas SubscriberAnswer:This year it is important to know about a few new modifiers, as well as some revisions to existing CPT modifiers.For example, three existing CPT modifiers now include non-physician providers in the descriptors, as follows:76 -- Repeat procedure or service by same physician or non-physician provider77 -- Repeat procedure or service by another physician or non-physician provider78 -- Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician or non-physician provider following initial procedure for a...

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