Opposition to Reduced Payment for the 25 Modifier

Year: 2018

Resolution Number: 86

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status: Complete

Author(s): Karen Chapel, MD

Sponsor: Karen Chapel, MD

On behalf of: MI Dermatological Society

Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS advocate through multiple avenues, including direct payer discussions, regulations, legislation, or other means, to ensure when an evaluation and management (E&M) code is appropriately reported with a modifier 25, that both the procedure and E&M codes are paid at the non-reduced, allowable payment rate.

Fiscal Note: NULL

Resolution: View PDF for Opposition to Reduced Payment for the 25 Modifier

For More Information, Contact:

Stacie Saylor , Manager
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
ssaylor@msms.org