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Modifier for Two Cardiologists

Date: May 10, 2013

Question:

If one cardiologist does the diagnostic catheterization, and his partner does the intervention, do they have to apply a modifier?  If so, which one (same day, same encounter with the patient)?  I'm not sure if modifier -62 applies.  I'm seeing more and more of this with physician groups.  One reason is cheaper malpractice insurance.

Question ID : 4839
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