Appendix A | Modifiers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do the arrows mean next to/under the modifier #? Like the up, down, or MULTIPLE arrows ...
A: The arrows refer to how the payment is affected by the modifier.
For instance, Modifier 22 has an ⬆️ up arrow showing that this modifier will result in an increase in payment.
Modifier 51 has a ⬇️ down arrow, showing this will cause a decrease in payment.
Modifier 32 has a ➡️ horizontal/sideways arrow showing the payment will...
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Evaluation & Management Section
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does H.E.M Stand For?
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Q: What is the purpose of the stars drawn below codes 93600 - 93612?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will writing in the tables to reference abbreviations and meanings be okay for the exam with AAPC?
A: Yes, it is okay to write the abbreviations and meanings in your book for the exam.
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TIP: For this section, we urge you to write a running heading to the top of your pages explaining what anatomical area is covered on the page. So when you’re doing shoulder, just write, “shoulder” at the top of your page and that way, when you transition to wrist, it will be very clear you've switched areas. Sometimes when you’re looking at these, you don’t know what anatomical area you’re in which can cause confusion. All you know from the...
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NOTE: The note for code 64415 is referring to Page 493
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