Modifier 99 indicates multiple modifiers associated with a procedure or service. 1. What is modifier 99? Modifier 99 describes a situation where two or more additional modifiers apply to a service or procedure, but there is not enough space to list them all. In such cases, modifier 99 is the first modifier to the procedure…

Modifier 97 describes rehabilitative services that are provided to help restore or improve a patient’s skill or function that was lost due to injury or disease. 1. What is modifier 97? Modifier 97 is a CPT modifier used to indicate that rehabilitative services were provided to help a patient regain or improve a skill or…

Modifier 95 indicates a synchronous telemedicine service rendered via a real-time interactive audio and video telecommunications system. 1. What is modifier 95? Modifier 95 is a telehealth modifier that identifies services provided through a synchronous or real-time audiovisual conference between a patient and a provider. In this scenario, the provider at a distant site provides…

Modifier 93 describes a synchronous telemedicine service rendered via telephone or other real-time interactive audio-only telecommunications system. 1. What is modifier 93? Modifier 93 is used to indicate a healthcare service that was provided using audio-only communication technology. This technology allows for real-time interaction between the provider and patient without video visualization. 2. When to…

Modifier 92 describes alternative laboratory platform testing. In this article, we will explain modifier 92, its appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing procedures, common mistakes, related modifiers, and additional tips for medical coders. 1. What is Modifier 92? Modifier 92 is a modifier used to indicate the use of an alternative laboratory platform test. This test…

Modifier 91 indicates a repeat lab test on the same day for the same patient. 1. What is modifier 91? Modifier 91 describes a repeat clinical diagnostic laboratory test d on the same patienton the same day to obtain subsequent or multiple test results. This modifier indicates that the second test was not a duplicate…

Modifier 90 describes a reference (outside) laboratory and indicates that an outside lab performed a laboratory or pathology test instead of the treating or reporting provider. 1. What is modifier 90? Modifier 90 is a billing modifier that indicates that an outside lab performed a laboratory or pathology test instead of the treating or reporting…

Modifier 82 describes using an assistant surgeon when a qualified resident surgeon is unavailable. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of modifier 82, including its definition, when to use it, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, common mistakes, related modifiers, and tips for medical coders. 1. What is Modifier 82? Modifier 82 is an…