AMA CPT® Assistant - 1997 Issue 9 (September)
Readers Respond to Faxback Survey on Modifiers (September 1997)
September 1997 pages 6-7 Coding Communication Readers Respond to Faxback Survey on Modifiers We hear all kinds of tales about payors and modifiers. From a CPT coding perspective, the intent of the modifiers is to provide a means by which a practitioner can indicate that a service or procedure was altered by specific circumstances but was not changed in its definition or code. To try to get some insight into this subject, we published another of our faxback surveys in our May 1997 issue. Results Although the actual number of complete surveys we received was relatively low (N=112), the...
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Article Overview
This article reports results from a faxback survey focused on how different payer types are perceived to handle modifiers. It is useful for coders and billing staff who want a historical snapshot of payer attitudes, modifier acceptance, and communication issues discussed in a CPT coding context.
Why This Topic Matters
It highlights how modifier acceptance and interpretation were viewed across major payer groups, which helps readers understand the broader coding and reimbursement environment of the time.
What You Will Learn
- How readers perceived modifier acceptance among major payer groups
- What kinds of general comments respondents made about modifier use and payer behavior
- How the article frames modifiers within CPT coding communication
- What survey-based feedback was reported in the coding community
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
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