What is the difference between modifier 25 and 57

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In addition to the intended differences supported by CPT definition, the modifiers are treated differently by Medicare and other payers. For payers, modifier represents a frequently used and abused modifier in the CPT system. If the visit is distinct and separately identifiable with clear medical decision making MDM demonstrating the need to perform the procedure the same day, modifier 25 should be used.

Q: Modifiers 25 and 57 are interchangeable. It just depends on the place of service as to which one should be used. True or False? I work in a department that we pay claims. All the providers what to bill with these modifiers but never submit a report with it. If the doctor is performing E and M service today and he is planning to do a surgery the next day which exceeds 24 hours from the E and M service. Which modifier needs to be appended to the E and M service to get the payment for both E and M service and Surgery?

In the ER if both a 90 day global procedure done say fx care or reduction and a simple repair on different body site do we use both 25 and 57 on the EM?

Patient had an Injection on the same day as , and patient had surgery the very next day. When was billed with 25 modifier it was denying Global to patient next day surgery, we removed and billed with 57 mod and it denied as Global to , can we use both 25 and 57 modifier.

It is a generalized statement about when and why to apply the modifiers 25 and 57 which are already explained in detail in coding books. Can they get an OV with the cast reapplication in that scenario?

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