Where can I the find modifier for ICD10?

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A: In the ICD-9 world a modifier is not linked to diagnosis, but usually linked to the (CPT® code  (Current Procedural Terminology).  For example modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services that are commonly bundled together but are appropriate to report separately under some circumstances. A health care provider may need to use modifier 59 to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other services performed on the same day. Modifier 51 to indicate that multiple procedures (other than E/M) were performed at the same session by the same provider. Modifier 25 (significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service. Sometime a modifiers will describe a body part such as:

• T1: Left Foot, Second Digit
• T2: Left Foot, Third Digit
• T3: Left Foot, Fourth Digit

However the ICD-10 world we can have a diagnoses that is pointing to the body part such as:M70.031 or M70.32

Microwize recommends that physicians need to attend a coding course, we recommend an option such as Precyse University or check with your own medical associations for suggestions. A modifier can be for  the purpose describing a body part. if you are sending an ICD-10 that The best way to find the Modifier is to use Encoder Pro on Medisoft or Lytec as a lookup. You can find Encoder Pro through right clicking on a procedure and choosing edit. Then on the right of the screen click on Encoder Pro. Then using the CPT code the Encoder Pro will give you which Modifier to use and other information like CCI and CMS. It should be noted that modifier can be changed by things such as whether it is on the left or right arm. If you use the diagnosis code on Encoder Pro it will tell you what it was in previous versions or any previous notes about the Modifier. Encoder Pro (like a utility for lookup) is not to be confused with Codes on Disk can be purchased as an add-on for $149.

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