In Part 3 of our Modifier 58 series, KZA Coding Expert Rebecca Mizelle breaks down common mistakes that can turn a seemingly straightforward modifier into a reimbursement or compliance problem, using content prepared by KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks. 

From incorrectly using Modifier 58 for postoperative complications to missing prospective staging documentation and failing to reset the global period, Rebecca explains where practices often go wrong. She also shares practical tips for strengthening operative-note workflows, distinguishing Modifiers 58, 78, and 79, and helping coding teams and providers get it right from the start.