HCPCS Initial Modifier Code (Encounter)

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This variable is contained in the following files:

Skilled Nursing Facility (Encounter) Outpatient (Encounter) Inpatient (Encounter) Home Health Agency (Encounter) Durable Medical Equipment (Encounter) Carrier (Encounter)

SAS Name

HCPCS_1ST_MDFR_CD

A first modifier to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) procedure code to enable a more specific procedure identification for the revenue center or line item service for the encounter record.

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Source: Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs)