AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2018 Quarter 2; For Your Information
Utilization of Modifier “FY”
Initially, modifier “FY” was created to indicate whether an X-ray was taken utilizing computed radiography, and could only be reported by providers under the OPPS. However, since January 1, 2018, hospital outpatient facilities are now allowed to utilize modifier “FY” as well, with the applicable HCPCS code(s) to describe an X-ray taken with computed radiography technology. ...
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Article Overview
This short Find-A-Code article covers the use of modifier FY in hospital outpatient and OPPS reporting contexts. It is intended for billing and coding professionals who need a high-level understanding of the applicable facility setting, the general technology context involved, and the timing of a policy change that affected reporting availability.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding when and where modifier FY may be reported helps coders and billing staff align claims with the correct outpatient facility rules and avoid avoidable reporting errors.
What You Will Learn
- The outpatient billing context in which modifier FY is discussed
- The general facility settings affected by the article
- The timing of the policy change described in the article
- How the article frames the relationship between the modifier and HCPCS reporting
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Hospital outpatient billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance staff
Modifiers Discussed
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