The modifiers below are approved modifiers for use with peripheral block procedures. Payment will only be made once during an episode of care. Modifier -59 is required to distinguish the block from ...

Cataract surgery may be routine in the operating room, but it’s anything but simple when it comes to billing and coding. From understanding the 90‑day global period to applying the right modifiers for ...

The 2026 ICD-10-CM and CPT updates bring hundreds of new, revised, and deleted codes, plus tighter rules for modifier use. These changes impact reimbursement, compliance, and claim accuracy, making ...

Why was the creation of a new audio-only modifier necessary? Several reasons: data collection, policy implementation, health care equity, widespread need, and service specificity. Prior to the ...