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Â?¢Why is it that you cannot use CPT modifiers?

â?¢What problems can using CPT modifiers cause if you use them instead of the modifiers specifically formatted for the HCPCS codes?

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CPT modifiers are reiterated. The expert examines overview of coding and billing.

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CPT modifiers only indicate a variation from the standard procedure. They can be problematic and can cause confusion, when more than one procedure has been done or when the procedure has been done on both sides of the body, as CPT modifiers do not indicate which side of the body the procedure has ...

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