Modifier 25 Media Report

Q8: How do you anticipate the proposed Modifier -25 payment reduction would affect your patients? (select all that apply)

Longer wait times for appointments, fewer referral options, and greater difficulty obtaining timely specialty consultation

Delayed care impacting quality of life

Decreased access to certain in-office procedures

Greater inconvenience for those with transportation or mobility challenges

Higher out-of-pocket costs

I do not anticipate a significant impact on patients

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