HCPCS Supplies: Medical Supply Claims Require Proper Modifiers Application

Get acquainted with modifiers NU, KX.

When a patient leaves your office with crutches, your automatic response might be to report an appropriate HCPCS code, such as E0110 (Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips). If you get denials from your DME (durable medical equipment) MAC in return, get a leg up on collecting for equipment by getting to know two important modifiers.

Don't Overlook Modifier NU

When you report DME, you might be better off by turning to some less-used modifiers.

"Crutches will more than likely need an NU modifier [...]

- Published on 2011-10-17