CODING COACHES

January 2, 2025

THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:

Modifier 80 vs 82

What is the difference between modifier 80 and modifier 82 when a physician is acting as an assistant during surgery?

ANSWER:

While both modifier 80 and modifier 82 are used when a physician is actively participating as an assistant to a primary surgeon during a surgical procedure, modifier 82 is used in...

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