A Modifier in Medical Billing
A modifier in medical billing is a two-character code added to a CPT or HCPCS code to provide additional information about the service or procedure.
A Modifier in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, modifiers are used to indicate that a service has been altered in some way without changing the procedure’s definition. Modifiers help provide clarity to insurance companies and ensure accurate billing for complex situations.
For example, a provider adds a modifier to a surgical code to indicate that the procedure was performed on both sides of the body.
Learn more about common acronyms and abbreviations in Medical billing glossary.
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