Modifiers

I have a general question about modifiers. Who is responsible for adding them to the superbill? The rendering provider or the billing staff?

It depends

on your workflow. Most docs do not have the desire to learn the proper modifiers so the billing staff assists. You can ask the doc if the E&M was separate from the procedure and warrants a -25. You should develop a working relationship with your MD's-we don't bite.

adding modifiers

I think physicians should have a basic idea about the common situations in their own practice that might require a modifier. This allows them to flag a chart/encounter/super bill for the coding and billing staff.

I think in most cases, they should take responsibility for modifiers.