Modifiers . . . when do you use them and why? They prove one of the most difficult and frustrating parts of coding and billing. One of the top 10 billing errors is incorrect or missing modifiers, and billing errors mean rejected claims. That means you could be losing money! This audioseminar will teach you everything you need to know on how to apply modifiers accurately and easily, the first time. From this informative audiocassette, you will:

• Identify current roles for modifier reporting in the hospital setting.
• Learn about methods of getting the right modifier on the right claim at the right time.
• Discover the resources for answering questions about modifier assignment.
• Explore the use of Modifiers used for OPPS reporting in detail including: Modifier 25, Modifiers 52, 73, and 74 for discontinued procedures, Modifier 59, Modifier 50 for surgical and radiology reporting, Modifier 58, Modifiers 76 and 77, 78 and 79, Modifier 91, and HCPCS Level II Modifiers.