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CPT Modifier 21

Description:
Prolonged evaluation and management service

Guidelines/Instructions:
  • This modifier may only be submitted with Evaluation and Management (E/M) procedures rendered between 10/01/2008 through 12/31/2008
  • Submit this modifier when the E/M service is prolonged or the service is otherwise greater than that usually required for the highest level of E/M service within a given category
  • This modifier was deleted for services rendered on or after 01/01/2009

 

last updated on 12/01/2009
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