Wiki FQ MODIFIER

Pkirsch1

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We are using the FQ modifier for UHC phone with the place of service 10 and getting denials.
What modifier should we be using?

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Pkirsch
Try modifier 93 for phone linked to CPT code and 95 for video. These can be linked to CPT of Eva. Mgnt . But the CPT codes are CPT 98968 series or CPT 99442 for phone calls & per type of clinician. FQ is that a modifier for mental health community clinic ?
Lady T
 
99441, 99442, 99443 have been deleted for 2025 as there are new telemedicine codes effective 1/1/25 for both audio-visual (telemedicine) and audio-only (phone call) codes. 98008-98015 at the audio only E/M codes to use for phone calls now and they DO NOT require 95 or 93 modifiers as they are redundant. I do agree you should use the POS 10 code though, but I haven't submitted any claims yet myself. This is also for commercial insurance only as Medicare is not using the new 2025 telemedicine codes yet.
 
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