tci Part B Insider - 2003 Issue 23

Understanding -G8, -G9 Modifiers

 Although it's unusual to use the -G8 modifier with MAC, you might need it for some services: "Some bone biopsies, some neurosurgery cases - including surgery for Parkinson's - and even some amputations may be done under MAC," Barbara Johnson says. You'd use the -G9 modifier with a Column B code to indicate the patient has, or has had in the past, a severe cardiopulmonary condition, Cigna explains. Or, you can use it to show that there's a significant risk of exacerbation to a stable patient during the procedure. "The theory behind it is that MAC...

To read the full article, sign in and subscribe to tci Part B Insider.


Keep pace with evolving Medicare regulations with timely analysis of critical updates interpreted in an easy-to-follow, easy-to-apply format. Your subscription to TCI’s Part B Insider will equip you to navigate code and guideline changes, CCI edits, and revisions to modifiers, the fee schedule, OIG target areas, and more.

  • Current newsletters added each month
  • Fully searchable archives - over 4800 articles
  • ALL years/issues back to 2003 organized by year and issue
  • Codes mentioned in articles are linked to Code Information pages
  • Code Information pages link back to related articles

This feature is currently unavailable for online purchase. For more information, please call 801-770-4203 or Contact Us.

demo
request yours today
 subscribe
start today
 newsletter
free subscription

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