Accurate modifier usage is one of the most important elements in achieving clean claim submissions and full reimbursement in surgical billing. Among the lesser-used but extremely important surgical modifiers is Modifier 81 – Minimum Assistant Surgeon. Many practices overlook or misuse this modifier, leading to preventable denials, delayed payments, and compliance issues. This comprehensive guide […]
Ensure you make a well-informed choice when selecting a company to manage your reimbursements. Physicians seeking to improve their reimbursement rates, financial performance, operational efficiency, or focus on patient care should consider outsourcing their billing needs. However, choosing the right physician billing service for your practice can be a challenging task, as not all services […]
When billing for outpatient telehealth services during the COVID-19 PHE, providers should use the POS code that they would have otherwise used had the service been provided in person. Q: What place of service (POS) codes and modifiers should be reported on physician claims for wound care services performed via telehealth during the novel coronavirus […]



