Speech Therapy Modifier 22

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Does anyone have any experience using modifier 22 for " unusually long " speech

therapy treatments? I found out about it on the ASHA website, but there is

resistance from my billing department to allow us to use it due to increased

risk of audit if it is overused.

My thought is that we could use it for the very rare case when a speech

pathologist needs to do community outings for cognitive training. Because speech

treatment is untimed, currently we would be reimbursed below cost for such an

activity.

What are the benefits and risks of using modifier 22 to increase reimbursement

for a longer treatment session?

Thank you,

Leigh , MSPT

San Francisco, CA