Use Of Commonly Used
Modifiers And How Can We
Reduce Denials Through
Their Effective Use
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About Me
 My name is Samra Ilyas.
 I have done bachelor's in Commerce.
 I have worked in Banaat School System as a teacher.
 I have joined cube health care systems on 7th
January
2022.
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LEARNING AT CHS
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 What is Medical Billing?
 Process of Medical Billing
 Medical Terminologies
 Submission Process
 Errors & Rejections
 Eligibility Verifications
 Using Different EHR ( EPIC,I
health, Practice Fusion etc.)
 Basic knowledge about AR and
Denials.
What is Modifiers
 Modifiers are two-character suffixes
(alpha and /or numeric)that are attached to
procedure codes.
 CPT modifier are defined by the American
medical Association (AMA)
 HCPCS Level II modifiers are defined by
the center of Medicare and Medicaid
services (CMS).
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Why We Use Modifiers
▸ Provide additional information.
▸ Avoid bundling issues.
▸ Indicate unusual circumstances.
▸ Document multiple procedure.
▸ Facilitate correct reimbursement.
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Commonly Used Modifiers
▸ Modifier -25 Significant, Separately Identifiable E/M Service by the
Same Physician on the Same Day
▸ Modifier -50 Bilateral Procedure
▸ Modifier -51 Multiple Procedures
▸ Modifier -57 Decision for Surgery
▸ Modifier -59 Distinct Procedural Service
▸ Modifier -76 Repeat Procedure by Same Physician
▸ Modifier -77 Repeat Procedure by Another Physician
▸ Modifier -95 Synchronous telemedicine service
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Effective Use Of Modifiers
to Reduce Denials
▸ Revised the coding modifiers annually by payer organizations.
▸ Follow the proper guidelines from AMA.
▸ Proper use the medical necessity for different procedures
▸ Avoid bundled procedures.
▸ Avoid Unnecessary documentation..
▸ Appended correct modifier where needed like GW for hospice, 95 for
telemedicine etc.
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  • 1.
    Use Of CommonlyUsed Modifiers And How Can We Reduce Denials Through Their Effective Use www.cubehcs.com
  • 2.
    About Me  Myname is Samra Ilyas.  I have done bachelor's in Commerce.  I have worked in Banaat School System as a teacher.  I have joined cube health care systems on 7th January 2022. 2
  • 3.
    LEARNING AT CHS 1 What is Medical Billing?  Process of Medical Billing  Medical Terminologies  Submission Process  Errors & Rejections  Eligibility Verifications  Using Different EHR ( EPIC,I health, Practice Fusion etc.)  Basic knowledge about AR and Denials.
  • 4.
    What is Modifiers Modifiers are two-character suffixes (alpha and /or numeric)that are attached to procedure codes.  CPT modifier are defined by the American medical Association (AMA)  HCPCS Level II modifiers are defined by the center of Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS). 4
  • 5.
    Why We UseModifiers ▸ Provide additional information. ▸ Avoid bundling issues. ▸ Indicate unusual circumstances. ▸ Document multiple procedure. ▸ Facilitate correct reimbursement. 5
  • 6.
    Commonly Used Modifiers ▸Modifier -25 Significant, Separately Identifiable E/M Service by the Same Physician on the Same Day ▸ Modifier -50 Bilateral Procedure ▸ Modifier -51 Multiple Procedures ▸ Modifier -57 Decision for Surgery ▸ Modifier -59 Distinct Procedural Service ▸ Modifier -76 Repeat Procedure by Same Physician ▸ Modifier -77 Repeat Procedure by Another Physician ▸ Modifier -95 Synchronous telemedicine service 6
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    Effective Use OfModifiers to Reduce Denials ▸ Revised the coding modifiers annually by payer organizations. ▸ Follow the proper guidelines from AMA. ▸ Proper use the medical necessity for different procedures ▸ Avoid bundled procedures. ▸ Avoid Unnecessary documentation.. ▸ Appended correct modifier where needed like GW for hospice, 95 for telemedicine etc. 7
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