What are Modifier Codes?
What are Modifier Codes? A modifier is a code that provides the means by which the reporting physician can indicate that a service or procedure that has been performed has been altered by some specific circumstance but has not changed in its definition or code. The judicious application of modifiers obviates the necessity for separate procedure listings that may describe the modifying circumstance. Do you want to learn Medical Coding Modifiers are a critical component of coding and using them incorrectly will result in lost revenue and possible audits. Know your modifiers and reduce the risk of lost revenue and improve audit compliance. Below you will find a brief overview of common modifiers used in medicine. Modifier guidelines continue to change so you should always have the most recent copy of the CPT book produced by the AAPC or AMA. Modifier 22: Increased procedural services This modifier will most likely trigger an audit, so we...