Assertion: modifier | /r/HasProperty | available
Facets:
value: publicly
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Because the HCPCS Level II code set is not copyrighted, the modifiers are also publicly available on CMS’ Alpha-Numeric HCPCS site.
text: The CPT® definition also states that you should not use modifier 59 when a more descriptive modifier is available.
text: However, modifier 59 should NOT be used when a more appropriate modifier, like a XE, XP, XS or XU modifier, is available.
text: Only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used.
text: Modifier 59 must only be used as a last resort – if no other modifiers are available.
text: Only if no more descriptive modifier is available should modifier '-59' be used.
text: CMS will continue to recognize the -59 modifier, but notes that Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) instructions state that the -59 modifier should not be used when a more descriptive modifier is available.
text: The -X{EPSU} modifiers are more selective versions of the -59 modifier so it would be incorrect to include both modifiers on the same line.”“Only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used.”Effective for dates of service January 1, 2015 and following, Moda Health will accept modifiers XE, XS, XP, and XU and will expect providers to use modifiers XE, XS, XP, and XU in place of modifier 59 when appropriate.
text: Only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used.
text: Only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of Modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should Modifier 59 be used.