Jessica Edmiston is manager, coding, for National Medical Billing Services. Q: Concerning screening colonoscopies, our ambulatory surgery center is having no problem using the -PT modifier for ...

Modifiers (usually 2-digits) are added to the main procedure code to signify that the procedure has been altered by a distinct factor. Modifiers are accepted by most payors. Modifiers can increase or ...

When we envision a successful medical practice, we may think about quality of care and practitioners’ levels of expertise. Billing is not an aspect of the business that usually comes to mind. However, ...