Barbara J. Cobuzzi, MBA

Here's advice on understanding and differentiating the use of modifiers 58, 78, and 79 at your medical practice.

Templates are a useful tool for documenting the evaluation and management service, but remember, they can also make it very easy to document a higher level of service than provided.

In light of the expansion of Medicare’s Recovery Audit Contractor program, physicians are taking a second look at their coding practices.

Have you ever tried to use modifier 59 (Distinct procedural service)? From its description, it might seem like a magic bullet.