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Jan. 14, 2020Advocacy win: Aetna stops denials of modifier 25 claims
Aetna is disabling automatic claims denials of E/M services billed on the same day as OMT and appended with modifier 25.
Aetna is disabling automatic claims denials of E/M services billed on the same day as OMT and appended with modifier 25.
More than 20,000 DOs could see increased denials and delays for claims.
Fellows will learn about advocacy strategies and gain a greater understanding of how to be an effective advocate for their patients and for the profession.
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