Modifier Mondays: a KZA Podcast
Episodes
Modifiers 93 & 95 - Part 1
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off this four-part, two-modifier series with KZA Coding Expert Deb Grider, diving into the fundamentals of Modifiers 93 and 95. In thi...
Modifier 57 - Part 4
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up our Modifier 57 series with KZA Coding Expert Michelle DelMonico, who shares what she’s seeing in the payer space right now. From timing ...
Modifier 57 - Part 3
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3, KZA Coding Expert Michelle DelMonico highlights the most common pitfalls and mistakes with Modifier 57—and how to avoid them. From applyi...
Modifier 57 - Part 2
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Modifier 57 series, KZA Coding Expert Michelle DelMonico dives into the documentation requirements that make—or break—this modifi...
Modifier 57 - Part 1
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off our four-part series on Modifier 57 with KZA Coding Expert Michelle DelMonico. In this first episode, Michelle breaks down the def...
Modifier 27 - Spotlight
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Modifier Mondays spotlight episode, we break down Modifier 27: Multiple Outpatient Hospital E/M Encounters on the Same Date. Learn when this f...
Modifier 22 - Part 4
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our Modifier 22 series, KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks breaks down what payers are doing right now when it comes to increas...
Modifier 22 - Part 3
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 of our Modifier 22 series, KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks breaks down the most common pitfalls and mistakes she sees with increased proce...
Modifier 22 - Part 2
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Modifier 22 series, KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks takes us deep into the documentation details that truly make or break this modi...
Modifier 22 - Part 1
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off our four-part series on Modifier 22 with KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks. In this first episode, Christine lays the foundation b...
Modifier 62 - Part 4
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our Modifier 62 series, KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks breaks down what payers are focusing on right now when it comes to c...
Modifier 62 - Part 3
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 of our Modifier 62 series, KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks breaks down the most common pitfalls and mistakes she sees with co-surgery bill...
Modifier 62 - Part 2
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Modifier 62 series, KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks takes a deeper dive into documentation requirements and the nuances of co-surge...
Modifier 62 - Part 1
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off our four-part series on Modifier 62 with KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks. In this first episode, Christine lays the foundation b...
Assistant Surgeon Modifiers - Part 4
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up our Assistant Modifiers series with KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks, who shares what she’s seeing in the payer space right now. Learn a...
Assistant Surgeon Modifiers - Part 3
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3, KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks highlights the most common pitfalls she sees with assistant modifiers—and how to avoid them. From over-...
Assistant Surgeon Modifiers - Part 2
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Assistant Modifiers series, KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks takes a deep dive into documentation requirements. From understanding a...
Assistant Surgeon Modifiers - Part 1
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off our four-part series on the Assistant Modifiers with KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks. In this first episode, Christine lays the ...
Subset Modifier XU
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up our X-modifier series with KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks for a deep dive into subset Modifier XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service. Chr...
Subset Modifier XP
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks dives into subset Modifier XP - Separate Practitioner. We explore what it means, how to document it...
Subset Modifier XS
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks joins us to unpack subset Modifier XS - Separate Structure. We cover everything from the definition and documentatio...
Subset Modifier XE
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks breaks down subset Modifier XE - Separate Encounter. Learn when and how to use XE correctly, what d...
Modifier 59 - Part 4
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up our Modifier 59 series with KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks, who shares what she’s seeing from payers right now. Hear the latest trends...
Modifier 59 - Part 3
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 of our Modifier 59 series, KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks tackles the most common mistakes she finds in audits. From overuse to missed op...
Modifier 59 - Part 2
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Modifier 59 series, KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks dives deeper into documentation: what to include, how to be specific, and when ...
Modifier 59 - Part 1
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off our four-part Modifier 59 series with KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks! In this first episode, Christine lays the foundation for ...
Modifier 25 - Part 4
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our Modifier 25 series, KZA Coding Expert Deb Grider shares what she’s seeing from payers right now related to Modifier 25. ...
Modifier 25 - Part 3
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 of our Modifier 25 series, KZA Coding Expert Deb Grider highlights common pitfalls and shares her favorite quick tips and tricks to help you...
Modifier 25 - Part 2
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Modifier 25 series, KZA Coding Expert Deb Grider dives into documentation requirements and shares real-world examples from audits she...
Modifier 25 - Part 1
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we kick off our four-part Modifier 25 series with KZA coding expert Deb Grider! In this episode, Deb walks us through what Modifier 25 mean...
Introducing KZA Kast!
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's our CEO Cathy McDowell to announce some exciting news about the evolution of KZA - a podcast we're calling KZA Kast. Listen in as Cathy gives u...