RT and LT Modifier Usage Change (effective 2019-03-01)

Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.

Note:  The following article synopsis was NOT provided by BC Advantage. It was created by Find-A-Code/innoviHealth.

Article Overview

This article summarizes a Medicare contractor update about reporting changes for claims involving right and left modifiers for selected HCPCS item categories. It is relevant to coders, suppliers, and billing staff who work with durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and related policy guidance. The article also points readers to several related Noridian articles for broader documentation and coding context.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps billing and coding staff identify a payer-specific modifier reporting change that affects claims processing for multiple HCPCS item categories and references related policy resources.

What You Will Learn

  • The general scope of a payer update affecting right/left modifier reporting
  • Which HCPCS item categories are covered by the notice
  • Where to find related Noridian policy articles for more guidance
  • The effective date context for the change

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • DMEPOS suppliers
  • Prosthetics and orthotics providers
  • Compliance staff

Modifiers Discussed


Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.

Access to this feature is available in the following products:
  • BC Advantage, 30+ CEUs & Webinars

demo
request yours today
subscribe
start today
newsletter
free subscription

Thank you for choosing Find-A-Code, please Sign In to remove ads.

Aimee- AI -powered coding assistant - Try it now for Free Would you like Aimee - AI
to help you with this?