That is used for coding (sm)
Posted By: Lori on 2006-05-23
In Reply to: Modifier 22? - new one for me
Subject: That is used for coding (sm)
He wants to bill this surgery at a higher rate because of the added difficulty due to their obesity and prior surgery. I would leave it as you have it now.
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