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Report Minor Procedures and Modifier 25 Correctly

Published on Tue Oct 06, 2026

Question: Do I need to append modifier 25 every time I report an evaluation and management (E/M) service along with a minor procedure? Florida Subscriber Answer: Modifier 25 (Significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional on the same day of the procedure or other service) is one of the most [...]
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