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Reimbursement policy update: Assistant at Surgery (Modifiers 80, 81, 82, AS) (Professional)
This policy follows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for the codes designated as MPFS Assistant Surgery payment indicator 2 always requiring an assistant surgeon. Codes identified with MPFS Assistant Surgery payment indicators 0, 1, and 9 are not allowed for reimbursement.
For specific policy details, visit the reimbursement policy page at www.empireblue.com/provider.
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