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Do You Know When Modifier CS Applies?

Question: We recently received a bulletin about modifier CS, but it was confusing and we aren’t sure whether we should be appending this modifier to anything. Can you explain the point of it? New Mexico Subscriber Answer: Modifier CS represents “Cost-sharing for specified covid-19 testing-related services that result in an order for or administration of a covid-19 test,” and you’ll find information [...]
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