tdmoore
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Hello all,
I am trying to get all information about how to use the SA modifier. I am finding conflicting answers. I need to know .....IF a PA or NPP renders the services, do I attach the SA to their NPI? One definition under BCBS states ' the physician bills on behalf of the PA or NPP' This is telling me that even tho the MD did not render the service but is billing using the SA modifier, how does the NPP get credit for the services they rendered if the SA is attached to the MD? I am just not comprehending this. My reasoning that I am seeing is the SA tells the payer that an NPP is rendering the service. I hope someone can clear this up for me. Oh btw, I bill for an FQHC.
thanks
Tracy Moore
I am trying to get all information about how to use the SA modifier. I am finding conflicting answers. I need to know .....IF a PA or NPP renders the services, do I attach the SA to their NPI? One definition under BCBS states ' the physician bills on behalf of the PA or NPP' This is telling me that even tho the MD did not render the service but is billing using the SA modifier, how does the NPP get credit for the services they rendered if the SA is attached to the MD? I am just not comprehending this. My reasoning that I am seeing is the SA tells the payer that an NPP is rendering the service. I hope someone can clear this up for me. Oh btw, I bill for an FQHC.
thanks
Tracy Moore