llsnyder
New
Good afternoon, my question concerns the AS modifier. The hospital I work at just employed a RPA to assist with surgeries. The HCPCS manual lists the AS modifier description as
hysician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist services for assistant at surgery.
I was informed that the AS modifier can only be used for claims submitted to Medicare. I need to verify that this information is correct for I'm not sure what modifier to use when submitting claims to Blue Cross, Commercials, Medicaid or HMO insurances.
Modifier 80, 81 and 82 in the CPT manual refer to a surgeon assisting another surgeon, not a RPA.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Lori
I was informed that the AS modifier can only be used for claims submitted to Medicare. I need to verify that this information is correct for I'm not sure what modifier to use when submitting claims to Blue Cross, Commercials, Medicaid or HMO insurances.
Modifier 80, 81 and 82 in the CPT manual refer to a surgeon assisting another surgeon, not a RPA.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Lori