CPT MODIFIERS IN BILLING AND CODING

CPT modifier (Current Procedural Terminology) is a two-digit code that is most commonly used in medical billing and coding. CPT is used for information about procedures or services in the medical billing that a healthcare provider offers to its patient. CPT two-digit code explains specific procedures, variations or circumstances during the provided treatment. CPT modifiers provide additional details or descriptions of services or care links to the physician services. Modifiers clearly describe the medical procedure by making changes in its definition. The article will shed light upon the commonly used CPT modifiers used in medical billing and their meaning.