by Lori | Jun 14, 2010 | CPT modifiers
Other Modifiers for Medicare Claims AP Determination of refractive state was not performed in the course of diagnostic ophthalmological examination. No effect on payment. AQ Physician providing a service in an unlisted health professional shortage area (HPSA). For...
by Lori | Jun 14, 2010 | CPT modifiers
Out-patient Hospital/Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Modifiers 73 Discontinued out-patient hospital/ambulatory surgical center (ASC) procedure prior to the administration of anesthesia – Due to extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well being of...
by Lori | Jun 14, 2010 | CPT modifiers
Part – A Level I Modifiers 59 Description Distinct procedural service. Required for Claims Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), Free-Standing Physical Therapy/Speech-language Pathology, Skilled Nursing Facility, End Stage Renal Disease...
by Medical Billing | Jun 13, 2010 | CPT modifiers
Bilateral services are procedures performed on both sides of the body during the same operative session or on the same day. The modifier “50” is not applicable to procedures that are bilateral by definition or their descriptions include the terminology as...
by Lori | Jun 11, 2010 | CPT modifiers
Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Modifiers Performance Measure Exclusion Modifiers indicate that an action specified in the measure was not provided due to medical, patient, or system reason(s) documented in the medical record. Performance measure...
by Lori | Jun 11, 2010 | CPT modifiers
Part – A Level I Modifiers 73 Description Discontinued outpatient hospital procedure PRIOR to the administration of anesthesia. Required for Claims Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Type of Bill: 13X Coding Guidelines Applies to...
Recent Comments