Reader Question: You Can Now Use Modifier PD

Article Overview

This article addresses a Medicare coding question about modifier PD and whether it applies to services furnished by a freestanding facility versus a hospital-owned or hospital-operated entity. It explains the general circumstances covered by the payment-window policy, notes the timing referenced in the article, and summarizes the payment implications discussed for affected services. The piece is relevant for coders, billing staff, and practice administrators who work with Medicare inpatient admission-related billing rules.