Modifiers The Rest of the Story 2011 Sponsored by: aapc
Modifiers–The Rest of the Story
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Modifiers–The Rest of the Story
16 AAPC 1-800-626-CODE (2633) 4. A physician goes on a 3 month sabbatical and a locum tenens physician is obtained from a locum service to cover for the physician in his absence. The locum does have a license in the state, but is not credentialed for the group. He does cover all services of the physician that is not there. How are services reported? What NPI number is utilized? Can the locum’s services be billed? Is a modifier needed? Can the locum cover the entire absence? 5. After a fall from a tree, a patient presents with fractures of the left thumb, left first and left middle finger. All of these fractures are identified by a three view X-ray and set with manipulation and splinted. A two view X-ray also identified a subluxed left elbow, which is treated. What types of services should be reported? Is a modifier needed? Why or why not? 6. A patient with severe osteoarthritis presents to the orthopedic office and has significant pain in both knees and the right shoulder. The patient has not had any therapeutic treatment, but the pain is worsening. After a complete evalu- ation and management service, the physician determines that joint injections may help relieve some of the patient’s pain. They discuss the procedure and the risks of the procedure and the patient opts to have the injections on the same day and all three joints causing the most pain are injected. What services should be reported? Is a modifier needed? Why or why not? 7. In a teaching facility a physician is performing surgery which requires an assistant at surgery. He utilizes a resident to assist him in surgery. How are the resident’s services captured? Is a modifier needed? Why or why not? In the above scenario, if a resident is not available and another physician must assist. How are these services captured? Is a modifier needed? Why or why not? |
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