Wiki New HCPCS modifiers to define subset of mod 59

[pochranek]

I recently read an article stating there are 4 new modifiers which are collectively referred to as -X{EPSU}.

My question is: Can they be applied to all carriers or just CMS.

The new modifiers with description are:

XE Separate Encounter[/B], A service that is distinct because it occurred during a separate encounter

XS Separate Structure, A service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure

XP Separate Practitioner, A service that is distinct because it was performed by a separate practitioner

XU Unusual Non-Overlapping Service, the use of a service this is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service.

Thank you for your help!

 

[lkfloyd]

I have personally used the "X" modifiers on Medicare, medicaid and commercial Insurance claims and have had no issues being accepted, (Indiana)

 

[j.monday7814]

we've been billing these since the beginning of the year and haven't had any issue with Medicare (Noridian) but our commercial and Medicaid carriers postponed acceptance until mid-February but we haven't had an issue since then.