Difference Between Modifier 24 and 79 in Medical Billing
Modifier 24 is used to indicate an unrelated evaluation and management (E/M) service during a postoperative period, while modifier 79 is used to indicate an unrelated procedure during the postoperative period.
Difference Between Modifier 24 and 79 in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, modifier 24 is applied to E/M services that are not related to the patient’s original surgery, while modifier 79 is applied to procedures performed during the postoperative period that are unrelated to the initial surgery.
For example, if a patient has surgery and returns with an unrelated infection, the follow-up visit would use modifier 24. If they require a second, unrelated surgery, modifier 79 would apply.
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