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CPT 2011:

New Modifier GU and Revisions to 76, 77, and 78 Change Your Reporting

Published on Tue Jan 18, 2011

Descriptor updates and E-prescribing top experts' lists of watch points.As you move into 2011, don't overlook small modifier and descriptor changes that can have a big impact on your claims and reimbursement. And if your physician hasn't paid much attention to e-prescribing in the past, now's the time to start, says Marvel Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, ACS-PM, CHCO, owner of MJH Consulting in Denver, Co.Prepare for New Modifiers and Descriptor Changes 2011 adds a new modifier to your coding arsenal and updates the descriptors for several others you might often use.Get ready for modifier GU (Waiver of liability statement issued as required by payer policy, routine notice). You might have times when it's appropriate to report modifier GU instead of the revised standby modifier GA (Waiver of liability statement on file; individual). Medicare hasn't yet provided instructions for correctly reporting modifier G, but watch for updates in future issues [...]
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