by Brandy Brimhall, CPC CMCO CPCO CCCPC CPMA QCC
Oct 31st, 2017 - Reviewed/Updated Feb 5th
Question
Is it necessary to use the modifier NU for all supplies? or is NU part of the code itself? Where should the NU be noted on the 1500 form?
Answer
No. NU is typically required if you are billing for new DME supplies which can often be rented, purchased new or purchased use. NU will distinguish the DME as new. As a standard rule for general supplies, no modifier is needed.
About Brandy Brimhall, CPC CMCO CPCO CCCPC CPMA QCC
Brandy is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO), ChiroCode Certified Chiropractic Professional Coder (CCCPC), a Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO)and a Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA). She is also the President of CHelpDesk Solutions (www.CHelpDesk.com), chiropractic's on-demand Certified Virtual Chiropractic Assistant.
Brandy is a member of the AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders), PMI (Practice Management Institute), and the ACA (American Chiropractic Association).
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