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Reader Question:

Update Modifier CR Use

Published on Tue May 19, 2020

Question: I’ve heard we are supposed to be using modifier CR on COVID-19 related claims. Could you explain what it is and how we should use it? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: Modifier CR (Catastrophe/disaster related) is required for applicable CPT®/HCPCS Level II codes (except telehealth) on Medicare Part B claims involving services covered during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) based [...]
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