Wiki GY modifier - when would you

[kerileigh]

when would you use the gy modifier?

 

[cmi8cb]

You use the GY modifier when services are statutorily excluded from Medicare or are never reimbursed by Medicare-like preventative exams and most screening services.

 

[pamtienter]

WPS has great information:
http://www.wpsmedicare.com/part_b/education/modifiers.shtml

 

[kerileigh]

So would it be appropriate to use the gy for use of an unlisted procedure code. It is an agile capsule which is not covered by Medicare.