Modifier 52 Fact Sheet - Novitas Solutions
Append modifier to the reduced procedure’s CPT code. Ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) use modifier 52 to indicate the discontinuance of a procedure not requiring anesthesia. Contractors …
Know the Difference Between Modifiers 52 and 53 - AAPC
Apr 24, 2018 · Put another way, modifier 52 applies when a reduction in service occurs by choice (either the provider’s or the patient’s). If a provider discontinues a procedure due to risk to the …
52 - JE Part B - Noridian
This modifier is used to indicate partial reduction, cancellation or discontinuation of services for which anesthesia is not planned. The modifier provides a means for reporting reduced …
What is 52 Modifier and Its Appropriate Usage - hcmsus.com
What is Modifier 52? Modifier 52 is a billing tool used in medical coding to indicate that a service or procedure was partially reduced or not fully performed compared to its standard definition in …
Modifier 52 - A Guide to Reduced Services in Medical Coding
What Is Modifier 52? Modifier 52, also referred to as mod 52, is used when a physician performs a service that is partially reduced or eliminated compared to its standard description in the CPT …
Modifier 52 vs. 53: Which One to Use and When
Aug 15, 2025 · Learn when to use Modifier 52 vs. 53 in medical billing, key differences, and tips for accurate claim submissions.
Procedure Coding: When to Use the 52 Modifier - Continuum
Mar 14, 2019 · Modifier 52 is outlined for use with surgical or diagnostic CPT codes in order to indicate reduced or eliminated services. This means modifier 52 should be applied to CPTs …
Facility Coding for Modifiers 52, 73, and 74 - AAPC
Apr 1, 2024 · Modifier 52: This modifier indicates a partial reduction, cancellation, or discontinuation of services for which anesthesia was not planned, or discontinuation of …
Coding Procedures: When to Apply the Modifier 52
Aug 12, 2024 · Modifier 52 is described as a way to reflect fewer or discontinued services when used with surgical or diagnostic CPT codes. This means that CPTs represent surgical or …
Modifier 52 fact sheet | FCSO Medicare
Effective August 31, 2023, documentation is required for claims submitted with modifier 52. To avoid claim rejects and future appeals due to incorrect claim submissions, we’re providing …