In medical billing, modifiers play a vital role in ensuring accurate reimbursement, especially during the postoperative period. The postoperative period refers to the specific timeframe following a surgical procedure when related care is typically included in the surgical package and not separately reimbursable. However, certain situations require physicians to perform additional procedures or unrelated services […]
During a typical office visit, physicians may provide evaluation and management (E/M) services, minor procedures and more. The question is: Can they bill for each one separately? In some cases, the answer is no. In others, though, the answer is yes — but they must know what current procedural terminology (CPT) modifier to append. Modifiers […]


