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A Dive Deep into the Origin and Destination Modifiers: There's More Than Meets the Eye

Session Category
Revenue Cycle Management Track

Figuring out which modifiers to use to describe origin and destination locations isn’t as easy as it first seems.  With outpatient facilities and clinics providing more traditional hospital-based services, with hospitals providing more outpatient services, with off-campus departments having provider-based designations, and with mixed-bed facilities that furnish multiple types of skilled and non-skilled care under the same roof, it is critical to make the right coding decision when it comes to origin and destination modifiers.  These seemingly simple codes can be deceiving, and can pose big compliance problems when not chosen properly.  This highly practical session will take a detailed look at how to properly pick the most accurate origin and destination modifiers, which can directly affect coverage of your claims.