United Healthcare Modifier 25 Policy

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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS REIMBURSEMENT POLICY

(8 days ago) WebDescription: Modifier -25 is used to indicate that a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management (E/M) service was performed above and beyond the procedural code provided on the same day. Guidelines: E/M services appended with the modifier -25 are considered for reimbursement when the documented patient health care record

https://www.myoptumhealthphysicalhealth.com/public/document/?documentType=ReimbursementPolicies&documentName=0050_Modifier25Policy.pdf

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How to Use Modifier 25 AAFP

(7 days ago) WebHow to Use Modifier 25. Questions about modifier 25 have increased since add-on code G2211 was implemented in 2024 to reflect the value primary care physicians provide to patients. Learn how to

https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/getting-paid/coding/evaluation-management/how-to-use-modifier-25.html

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How to use modifier 25 correctly: Seven tips to promote

(1 days ago) WebThe whole point of modifier 25 is to help physicians get paid for services that go above and beyond the usual pre- and postoperative work. Ensure that documentation for the E/M service clearly stands on its own, describes why the extra work was necessary, and details what specific work was performed. 3.

https://www.edgemed.com/blog/how-to-use-modifier-25-correctly

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Modifier -25 Policy

(8 days ago) WebAssessment or clinically meaningful progress in primary and secondary outcomes. Correlation of outcomes with anticipated goals. Identification of barriers to improvement/recovery. Clinical decision-making: Interpretation of symptoms and exam findings to determine the priority/focus of treatment.

https://www.myoptumhealthphysicalhealth.com/ClinicalPolicies/362.pdf

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Procedure to Modifier Policy, Professional - UHCprovider.com

(7 days ago) WebThis reimbursement policy applies to UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Medicaid products. This reimbursement policy applies to services reported using the 1500 Health Insurance Claim Form (a/k/a CMS-1500) or its electronic equivalent or its successor form. This policy applies to all products and all network and non-network physicians and …

https://www.uhcprovider.com/content/dam/provider/docs/public/policies/medicaid-comm-plan-reimbursement/UHCCP-Procedure-to-Modifier-Policy-R0119.pdf

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Policy Update: E&M Codes Appended with Modifier 25

(2 days ago) WebCurrently, when an E&M service appended with Modifier 25 is submitted for the same date of service as another procedure code (or codes) that represent services that have a global surgical period of 0, 10 or 90 days, our claim processing system considers the E&M service at 100 percent of the appropriate Horizon allowance. What is Changing

https://www.horizonblue.com/providers/news/news-legal-notices/policy-update-e-m-codes-appended-modifier-25-effective-february-1-2023

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Procedure to Modifier Policy, Professional - UnitedHealthcare

(5 days ago) WebThis policy addresses the appropriate use of modifiers with individual CPT and HCPCS procedure codes. UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange sources its procedure code to modifier relationships to methodologies used and recognized by third-party authorities. Those methodologies can be definitive or interpretive. A Definitive Source is one that is

https://www.012397.com/content/dam/provider/docs/public/policies/exchange-reimbursement/VB-Exchange-Procedure-to-Modifier-Policy-Professional.pdf

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Modifier Reference Policy, Professional - 012397.com

(8 days ago) WebThis reimbursement policy is intended to ensure that you are reimbursed based on the code or codes that correctly describe the health care services provided. UnitedHealthcare reimbursement policies may use Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®*), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or other coding guidelines.

https://www.012397.com/content/dam/provider/docs/public/policies/comm-reimbursement/COMM-Modifier-Reference-Policy.pdf

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Wiki UHC Smart Edit Rejections (uMOD25) - AAPC

(7 days ago) WebMar 19, 2022. #1. UHC Smart Edit rejections uMOD25 - Claims with E/M and procedure codes (with mod 25 appended to E/M code) are rejecting in our clearinghouse. Claims refiled to bypass the smart edit are rejecting as duplicates. UHC's provider portal will show claims as rejected then some will end up processing after a 10 day or so delay.

https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/uhc-smart-edit-rejections-umod25.185952/

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Some Payers May Want Modifier 25 Despite Add-on Nature - AAPC

(7 days ago) WebQuestion: United Healthcare recently denied a claim, saying that we should have added modifier 25 to our prolonged service add-on code +99354, which we had reported with 99215 for the same date of service. I was under the belief that add-on codes do not need modifiers and merely need to be reported with a base code. In addition, …

https://www.aapc.com/codes/coding-newsletters/my-pediatric-coding-alert/reader-question-some-payers-may-want-modifier-25-despite-add-on-nature-149777-article

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Modifier 25 fact sheet - Novitas Solutions

(9 days ago) WebModifier 25 indicates on the day of a procedure, the patient's condition required a significant, separately identifiable E/M service, above and beyond the usual pre- and post-operative care associated with the procedure or service performed. E/M service may occur on the same day as a procedure. Medicare allows payment when the documentation

https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJH/pagebyid?contentId=00097341

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Modifier 25: What You Need to Know - jucm.com

(Just Now) WebModifier 25 is overused in the industry and has been under scrutiny from payers for decades. Now private payers are implementing policies to monitor the use of modifier 25, or in some instances, reduce payment when it is used. Starting in 2023, Horizon is paying for problem E/M services (ie, 99202-99215) with a 25 modifier at 50% of their allowable

https://www.jucm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-171046-47-RCM.pdf

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Reimbursement Policy - Anthem Provider

(3 days ago) WebSubject: Modifiers 25 and 57 Policy Number: G-06003 Policy Section: Coding Last Approval Date: 08/10/2022 Effective Date: 05/01/2023 **** Visit our provider website for the most current version of our reimbursement policies. If you are using a printed version of this policy, please verify the information by going to

https://providers.anthem.com/docs/gpp/NV_CAID_RP_Mod25_SignificantSeparate.pdf?v=202211161215

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Procedure to Modifier Policy, Professional - UHCprovider.com

(Just Now) WebThis policy is applicable to UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans offered by UnitedHealthcare and its affiliates. For example, the description for modifier 25 specifies that it is to be reported with an Evaluation and Management (E/M) service. Therefore, a surgical code, e.g., 62263, appended with modifier 25 will not be reimbursed

https://www.uhcprovider.com/content/dam/provider/docs/public/policies/medadv-reimbursement/MEDADV-Procedure-to-Modifier-Policy.pdf

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United Healthcare to Require Therapy Modifiers AOTA

(3 days ago) WebUnited Healthcare to Require Therapy Modifiers. 05/23/2019. Updated June 3, 2019. United Healthcare announced in their May Bulletin that effective with dates of service on or after July 1, 2019, they will be requiring therapy modifiers on all “always therapy” codes. The policy language is below and can be found on page 24 of the bulletin.

https://www.aota.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/2019/united-healthcare-requires-therapy-modifiers

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Reimbursement Policy Same Day, Same Service - AAPC

(2 days ago) WebUnitedHealthcare will not permit the use of CPT modifier “-25” to generate payment for multiple evaluation and management services on the same day by the same physician, notwithstanding the CPT definition of the modifier. UnitedHealthcare will not pay a physician for an emergency department visit or an office visit and a

https://www.aapc.com/codes/webroot/upload/general_pages_docs/document/SameDaySameService.pdf

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