24 Modifier in Medical Billing
The 24 modifier is used to indicate that an Evaluation and Management (E/M) service provided during the postoperative period is unrelated to the original surgery.
24 Modifier in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, the 24 modifier is added to claims when a provider delivers a service during the post-operative period, but the service is unrelated to the surgery. This ensures that the claim is processed separately from the global surgery fee.
For example, a doctor uses the 24 modifier when treating a patient for an unrelated condition within 90 days of their surgery.
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