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Modifiers–The Rest of the Story
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www.aapc.com 45 E/M Modifier Modifier 24 For use on an E/M service when it is provided during – For use on an E/M service, when it is provided during the ‘global surgical package,’ but is unrelated • Patient had knee surgery. Total Knee Replacement has 90 day global period. During 90 days, sprained ankle. Modifier 24 needs to be attached on the office visit to show it was NOT related and not part of the global surgical package 47 p g g p g Reimbursement Impact of Modifier 24 • If the modifier 24 is not attached to the E/M service the E/M service will be denied as service, the E/M service will be denied as ‘inclusive in the global package’ • The financial impact to the organization would be determined by the level of service which had been reported, as medically necessary and supported 48 supported – Lets say that the sprained ankle was of low complexity and a 99213 was reported; this would be potential lost revenue of about $50.00 Modifiers–The Rest of the Story 46 AAPC 1-800-626-CODE (2633) E/M Modifier Modifier 57 – For use when an E/M service is within 24 - 48 hours – For use when an E/M service is within 24 - 48 hours of a MAJOR SURGICAL procedure, but was the visit when it was determined that surgery was necessary • Patient with severe abdominal pain, was sent to General Surgery for evaluation. During the visit, the surgeon determined that the patient needed surgery immediately and it was scheduled for later that same day. Modifier 57 needed 49 y on the visit, or it will be included in the ‘global surgical package’ Reimbursement Impact of Modifier 57 • If the E/M when the initial decision to perform surgery is submitted without modifier 57; it will be surgery is submitted without modifier 57; it will be considered ‘inclusive to the global package’ and not separately reimbursable – The impact of total dollars would be based on the type of E/M service involved and the level of service involved 50 • For example, if this visit occurred as a level four ER visit, lots revenue would be about $115; if this visit was a level three hospital admission, it might be $194 in lost revenue |
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