That is why understanding the why behind each code is so important so that you can correctly document anduse the right CPT codesthat denote the correct treatment for the patient and help you get paid the most for what you—the expert—deserve. If you would like more information on how to...
(When 1 physician performed the preop care and eval and another physician performed the surgical procedure the pre op component may be identified by adding this modifier the procedure code) Modifier - 57 Decision for Surgery (An E/M service that resulted in the initial decision to perform th...