tci Part B Insider - 2009 Issue 8

PART B REVENUE BOOSTER: Make Co-Surgery Denials a Thing of the Past

4 tips break down what documentation both physicians should have. When two physicians perform services on the same patient during the same surgical session, you have to be extra vigilant about whether to apply modifier 62 and what documentation your physician provides, or you could face a denial that's complicated to appeal. Don't miss: Tackle these two scenarios -- one where the physicians assist each other and one where the physicians perform distinct parts of the procedure -- and discover when you should apply modifier 62. Scenario 1: Both MDs Perform Same Procedure Suppose a urologist and an ob-gyn...

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