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New Medicare Modifiers XE, XP, XS, XU: Examples of When to Bill Each One

February 13, 2024 / admin / Articles, CMS, Coding, Healthcare, Healthcare Billing, Medical, Medical Billing, Medicare Modifiers, Modifier Code, Modifier XE, Modifier XP, Modifier XS, Modifier XU, Modifiers, X{EPSU}, X{EPSU} Modifiers, XE, XP, XS, XU

Effective January 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced four new HCPCS modifiers for Medicare claims: XE, XP, XS, and XU. These modifiers provide more specificity around the circumstances of service provided. Using these new modifiers correctly is essential for ensuring accurate reimbursement. We provide an overview of modifiers XE, XP, […]

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