Encore: Modifier Monday - Assistant at Surgery Modifiers

This webinar was held on 07/01/2024.
Assistant at surgery modifiers (AS, 80, 81, and 82) have specific meanings. This presentation will provide information on the following:
• CMS designations for assistant at surgery
• The correct use of the appropriate modifiers
• Medicare payment for assistant at surgery services
• Required actions if submitted an incorrect modifier
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Resources:
• Physician Fee Schedule Look-up Tool www.cms.gov/medicare/physicia...
• How to Use the PFS Look-Up Tool MLN901344 www.cms.gov/outreach-and-educ...
• PFS Relative Value Files www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/...
• CMS IOM Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual,
• Chapter 12, www.cms.gov/regulations-and-g... Physicians/Nonphysician Practitioners, Section 20.4.3
• Chapter 26, www.cms.gov/regulations-and-g... - Completing and Processing Form CMS-1500 Data Set, Section 10.7
• Provisions relating to the administration of Part B Social Security Act §1842(b)(7)(D) www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/tit...
• WPS Assistant at Surgery Modifier Fact Sheet med.wpsgha.com/guides-resourc...
• WPS How to Request a Clerical Error Reopening med.wpsgha.com/guides-resourc...
• WPS Unsolicited Voluntary Refunds med.wpsgha.com/guides-resourc...