tci Part B Insider - 2011 Issue 32

Hcpcs Coding: MAC Denying Your Supplies Claims? Try Modifiers NU, KX

Crutches, refractive lenses, and other supplies will require you to get sharp on modifiers.Suppose a patient leaves your office with crutches. You report E0110 (Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips) to your MAC, but find denials waiting for you in return. This is a common issue that practices face when dispensing equipment, which can lead to slowed claims and frequent denials. Get a leg up on collecting for equipment by getting to know two important modifiers.Consider Modifier NUWhen you dispense crutches, your work is cut out for...

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