Advanced Coding guide on XE, XP, XS and XU modifier

Advanced Coding guide on XE, XP, XS and XU modifier

Basics of XE, XP, XS and XU modifier Modifiers change the payment definition of CPT procedure code. Yes, modifiers define the procedure  in different ways like whether the procedure was really necessary to perform, the procedure was done completely or not, the procedure was done using assistant surgeons, additional or multiple procedure performed etc. There is a big list of modifiers used along with CPT codes. But, today we will talk only about the 59 modifier or XE, XP, XS, XU modifier.  There are modifier indicators which tells us whether…

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How to use XE (Encounter) modifier with CPT codes

As we all know, X{EPSU} modifiers have been used for specificity instead of 59 modifier. These new modifiers are used in place of 59 to differentiate between procedures more specifically. XS, XE, XU and XP are the modifiers introduced in 2015 . Each one of X modifier is different from one antoher. The XE modifier stands for X- Encounter. This modifier is used to differentiate between the two procedures with different encounter under same physician. Since, many of us are still having confusion with these modifiers it will be good…

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