XE modifier - Medical Coding Guide

Advanced Coding guide on XE, XP, XS and XU modifier

July 8, 2023December 10, 2022 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Basics of XE, XP, XS and XU modifier Modifiers change the payment definition of CPT procedure code. Yes, modifiers define the procedure in different ways like whether the procedure was really necessary to perform, the procedure was done completely or not, the procedure was done using assistant surgeons, additional or multiple procedure performed etc. There … Read more

How to use XE (Encounter) modifier with CPT codes

November 10, 2020October 2, 2020 by Jitendra M.Sc CPC

As we all know, X{EPSU} modifiers have been used for specificity instead of 59 modifier. These new modifiers are used in place of 59 to differentiate between procedures more specifically. XS, XE, XU and XP are the modifiers introduced in 2015 . Each one of X modifier is different from one antoher. The XE modifier … Read more