Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Flashcards: Apply Hcpcs Modifiers

Study Apply Hcpcs Modifiers in Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the HCPCS Level II modifier for a service that is a distinct procedural service from other services on the same date?

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ANSWER

Modifier 59 (Distinct procedural service). Bypasses bundling edits by confirming the procedure's independence, preventing claim denials for overlap.

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A 70-year-old with diabetes receives therapeutic shoes (A5500) and one set of inserts; the claim must show the left shoe only per dispensing record. Identify the correct modifier for the DME provided.
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