MODIFIER AS vs 80

[rnakahara]

If a provider uses AS modifier with a CPT code rather than the HCPCS code is that appropriate? Does the Modifier on the CPT book and the HCPCS book can be used both ways?

Thanks,
Raquel

 

[ASH527]

modifiers

Modifier 80 is for physician's assisting on surgical cases and Modifier AS if for PA's,NP's, etc assisting - that's my take on it

 

[Lisa Bledsoe]

Mod -80 is for physician assistants; mod -AS is for NPP assistants. It doent'n matter if the procedure is coded with a CPT or HCPCS code.