mlwilham
New
Hi,
Effective January 1, 2015 (Transmittal 1422 & Change Request 8863) CMS implemented four define new HCPCS modifiers in replace of modifier 59. They are as follows:
XE Separate Encounter- A service that is distinct because it occurred during a separate encounter
XS Separate Structure- A service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure.
XP Separate Practitioner- A service that is distinct because it was performed by a different practitioner.
XU Unusual Non - Overlapping Service- The use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service.
I wanted to know if anyone knows of any upcoming webinar/seminars that would provide rationale for using each of these selected identifiable modifiers in case scenarios because it can appear to overlap with the other modifiers in Appendix A of the CPT manual.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Miriam
Effective January 1, 2015 (Transmittal 1422 & Change Request 8863) CMS implemented four define new HCPCS modifiers in replace of modifier 59. They are as follows:
XE Separate Encounter- A service that is distinct because it occurred during a separate encounter
XS Separate Structure- A service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure.
XP Separate Practitioner- A service that is distinct because it was performed by a different practitioner.
XU Unusual Non - Overlapping Service- The use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service.
I wanted to know if anyone knows of any upcoming webinar/seminars that would provide rationale for using each of these selected identifiable modifiers in case scenarios because it can appear to overlap with the other modifiers in Appendix A of the CPT manual.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Miriam
