E/M Modifiers

Browse evaluation and management modifiers used for office visits, postoperative care, surgical decisions, and separately identifiable E/M services.

Unrelated Evaluation and Management Service During a Postoperative Period

All E/M Modifiers

An E/M service that is unrelated to the patient’s recent surgery.

Significant, Separately Identifiable Evaluation and Management Service

Identifies medical services performed due to third-party or government requirements.

Decision for Surgery

An E/M service resulting in the initial decision to perform major surgery

Identifies multiple separate outpatient hospital E/M encounters provided to the same patient on one date

Multiple Outpatient Hospital E/M Encounters on the Same Date

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A significant, separately identifiable E/M service performed on the same day as another procedure.

Mandated Services

Preventative Services

Identifies eligible preventive services provided under applicable preventive care requirements.

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Principal Physician of Record

Identifies the principal physician responsible for patient care.

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