Radiology Coding Alert
Bill SNFs With Modifier -26 on These Codes
Radiology coders need the dexterity of jugglers to stay current with all the consolidated-billing balls. If your practice missed recent additions and deletions to the code file, note these pertinent changes made late in 2002:
The professional component of these services is not subject to skilled nursing facility (SNF) consolidated billing and will be considered for payment by the Part B Medicare carrier for Medicare beneficiaries in a SNF Part A stay. Always submit these codes with modifier -26.
Note: For the latest update on HCPCS Codes used in consolidated billing, see CMS' Nov. 8, 2002, program memorandum, A-02-118, at http://cms.hhs.gov/ manuals/memos/comm_date_dsc.asp.
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