HCPCS Second 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_2ND_MDFR_CD

A second modifier to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) procedure code to make it more specific than the first modifier code to identify the revenue center or line item service for the encounter record.

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Source: Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs)