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58 Modifier

Date: Jun 9, 2009

Question:

I NEED HELP IN TRYING TO DETERMINE WHEN IT IS APPROPRIATE TO USE THE 58 MODIFIER. I HAVE BEEN USING THIS MODIFIER ON A RELATED SERVICE (99222) DURING THE POST OP PERIOD AND THEY ARE BEING DENIED. PLEASE ADVISE ON WHEN THE 58 MODIFIER CAN BE USED.

Question ID : 1931
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