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Use These Tips to Report X{EPSU} Modifiers

Published on Fri Nov 17, 2023

Question: Can you explain when I should and shouldn’t use the X{EPSU} modifiers? Michigan Subscriber Answer: First, here’s a list of the X{EPSU} modifiers: XE (Separate encounter, a service that is distinct because it occurred during a separate encounter): Use this if the provider performs bundled procedures during separate encounters on the same date of service. XS (Separate structure, a service that [...]
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