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Clip ‘N’ Save: Never Get Your “G” Modifiers Confused Again

This chart breaks down who is responsible for the charges: Modifier Did the patient sign the ABN? What does using this modifier mean? GA Yes The service is covered by Medicare only under certain circumstances. When you use this modifier, the pat...

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March 15, 2011

Hot Coding Topics / Medicare / modifier GA / modifier GX

Answer 3 Questions Before Reporting MR Urogram

Pre-authorization snag may require ABN.

If your practice performs MR urograms, you need to be prepared to handle a few reimbursement roadblocks.

You may find conflicting information in researching how to code MR urograms. For example, you may come across...

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April 4, 2010

HCPCS / Hot Coding Topics / modifier / modifier EY / modifier GA / modifier GL / modifier GX

Want to Bill the Patient? Make Sure You Use Two ABN Modifiers

A revised GA and new GX hope to clarify some of Medicare’s non-coverage policies.

At least one aspect of dealing with Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (ABN) forms is about to get a little simpler, thanks to two modifiers.

CMS…

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March 10, 2010