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Importance of Using Proper Modifiers:

1. The physician performed multiple procedures

2. The procedure performed was bilateral

3. The E/M service was done on the same day of the procedure

4. The procedure was increased or decreased

5. The procedure has both professional and technical component

6. The procedure was performed by other provider (Anesthesiologist, Surgeon Physical Therapist, Speech Pathologists etc.)

7. Procedure on either one side of the body was performed

8. The E/M service was provided within the postoperative period

9. The E/M service resulted to Decision of Surgery

10. Unusual Circumstance

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