Understanding Modifier Q6

Understanding Modifier Q6

A locum tenens provider is someone who does not own their practice but serves as a travelling provider filling in for other providers who are unable to work due to a variety of reasons, including illness. Locum tenens is now referred to as Fee-For-Service Time...
The Value of Prepayment Software and Claims Reviews

The Value of Prepayment Software and Claims Reviews

First, let’s introduce you to Healthcare Fraud Shield’s new Director of Prepayment Review, Alexandria Denton. Alex’s work has spanned across industries in healthcare, hospitality, and holistic well-being. The trajectory of humanity and addressing social needs have...
Understanding Cognitive Assessments

Understanding Cognitive Assessments

What is Cognitive impairment? According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC): Cognitive impairment is when a person has trouble remembering, learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect their everyday life. Cognitive impairment ranges from...
Are Two Providers Better than One?

Are Two Providers Better than One?

What happens when a service performed on a patient is split or shared among more than one provider? I’d like to introduce you to a new modifier – modifier FS. According to AAPC Coder, modifier FS indicates that “the service was a split or shared evaluation and...
New Year, New Modifier?

New Year, New Modifier?

You may asking yourselves, what Modifier? Well, in September 2021, the AMA CPT Editorial Panel agreed on the acceptance of a new modifier, Modifier -93.  The code was published to the AMA website December 31, 2021.  Due to the late addition of the code, many folks may...