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AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2018 Issue 1; For Your Information
Deletion of modifier
The use of Modifier CP, Adjunctive service related to a procedure assigned to a comprehensive ambulatory payment classification (C-APC) procedure, but reported on a different claim, was previously required for calendar years (CYs) 2016 through 2017.
This modifier was utilized to identify adjunctive services on a claim related to a procedure assigned to a Comprehensive Ambulatory Payment Classification (C-APC) procedure.
As of December 31, 2017, the requirement for modifier CP ended and therefore, was deleted and no longer applicable for use in CY 2018.
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