Clarifications and corrections

In the First Quarter 2003, issue of Coding Clinic for HCPCS, information was erroneously missing from two specific articles. HCPCS modifiers GA, GY, and GZ, page 9: “The liability for the non-covered services has to fall on either the beneficiary or the provider.” For Your Information, “CMS creates a new modifier,” page 10: “For additional information regarding modifier -CA see, Transmittal A-02-129.” ...

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Article Overview

This short article addresses corrections to a First Quarter 2003 Coding Clinic for HCPCS issue. It is relevant to coders and billing professionals who track official updates, HCPCS modifier guidance, and CMS-related references.

Why This Topic Matters

Even small editorial corrections can affect how readers interpret published coding guidance and where they look for related official information. This notice helps users identify that the article is a correction update rather than a full coding policy discussion.

What You Will Learn

  • That the piece is a correction notice rather than a substantive coding article.
  • That the article points readers to omitted material and a related CMS transmittal reference.
  • That the content is tied to HCPCS modifier guidance in a specific quarterly publication.
  • That the article is useful for tracking published errata and clarification notices.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Coding educators
  • Revenue cycle teams

Modifiers Discussed


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