The use, or misuse, of Current Procedural Terminology code modifiers in physician compensation plans could lead to unintended cash compensation figures, according to an article from Integrated ...

"Either way the service is reported, the payer should require documentation be submitted for review prior to payment, and the use of the –52 on the 38571 will provide more appropriate guidance for ...

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Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter tackle a question regarding billing for a stone procedure. The following operative report was submitted: “A rigid cystoscope was used to intubate the meatus.

Medically known as stenosing tenosynovitis, trigger finger is a disorder wherein a finger locks in a bent position. This happens due to inflammation or tendon sheath narrowing, which makes finger ...