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Modifier 22 on physician asst claim (as)
I am trying to find documentation out there that would allow use of Mod 22 on a Assistant surgeon's claim. I have googled and so forth, but nothing concrete. Please advise if you have any information.
Thank you!
re: MODIFIER 22 ON PHYSICIAN ASST CLAIM (AS)
I work for a general surgery office in IN, and I have used the -22 on physician asst claims before, and was paid.
re: MODIFIER 22 ON PHYSICIAN ASST CLAIM (AS)
Why would you be using the 22 on the assistants claim? Are you using the 22 on the primary surgeon's claim?
re: MODIFIER 22 ON PHYSICIAN ASST CLAIM (AS)
Yes. On both claims, I am appealing the surgeon's claim and before I appeal the Assistant's claim I wanted to be sure it's allowed and is there proof of this.
re: MODIFIER 22 ON PHYSICIAN ASST CLAIM (AS)
Yes. You can add the 22 modifier to both as long as your notes support the extra effort.