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The Current Procedural Terminology code for SCODI was originally developed as a glaucoma diagnostic test. Retina diagnosis usage and codes were added to the coverage, and finally, in 2011, anterior ...

Modifiers (usually 2-digits) are added to the main procedure code to signify that the procedure has been altered by a distinct factor. Modifiers are accepted by most payors. Modifiers can increase or ...

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