Modifier FT

Article Overview

This article covers the introduction and revision of modifier FT by CMS, along with broader payer guidance on how the modifier relates to unrelated evaluation and management services during global periods and on the same day as other services. It is intended for medical coders, billing staff, and clinicians who need to understand when this modifier is discussed by Medicare and other payers, and it addresses documentation, related modifier considerations, and practical policy context without providing a substitute for the full article.