Guidelines
Modifiers
Miscellaneous Information
100

A statement describing the symptoms, problem, condition, and other factors to why a patient in their own words -

What is the chief complaint?

100

The modifier for left -

What is LT?

100

Coding is done to -

What is the highest degree?

200

Estimate the total body surface -

What is the rule of nines?

200

The modifier for right coronary artery -

What is RC?

200

Level 1 of HCPCS coding are -

What are CPT codes?

300

Views of associated with x-rays -

What is coding x-rays?

300

Modifier 52 stands for -

What is reduced services?

300

History, examination and medical decision making -

What determines E/M coding?

400

Removal of a cyst, biopsy, or lesions -

What is excision?

400

Modifier FA is -

What is left thumb?

400

The explanation of benefits (EOB) -

What states the determination of what was paid and why?

500

General, block, regional, epidural, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC)

What is the anesthesia package?

500

The modifier for bilateral procedure is-

What is modifier 50?

500

Within the past 3 years -

What is the difference between a new patient and an established patient?

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