I'm new to coding. When a description is being done, should the modifier description be included? Is below what the description should look like? Thanks.
90791 TE Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation; Lpn/lvn 90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
: Re: coding description
: Neville456November 23, 2025, 04:59:19 AM
When writing descriptions like the one you provided (90791 TE Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation; LPN/LVN → 90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation), it’s clearer to omit the modifier if it doesn’t change the service’s core meaning. The shortened version “90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation” works well.