Modifiers–The Rest of the Story
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pleted on the same day, following the radiologist’s recom-
mendations in which a diagnostic mammogram is also
completed, modifier GG must be utilized. This modifier
should be attached to the diagnostic mammogram service
code. In this circumstance, both services can and should
be covered. The key element to remember is the screening
service was not converted during the test, but both were
separately performed.
Modifier GH
This modifier is very similar to modifier GG and under-
standing the difference is necessary in utilizing the correct
modifier. If a screening mammogram is started and fol-
lowing the radiologist’s recommendation is converted to a
diagnostic mammogram and the diagnostic mammogram
is completed, modifier GH should be utilized. This identi-
fies that the mammogram began as a screening service.
In this circumstance, only the diagnostic mammogram is
covered. GH would be appended to the diagnostic mam-
mography code.
Modifier QW
CLIA waived test
—If the physician’s office performs
in-office laboratory services and has a CLIA waived
certificate which allows them to provide CLIA waived
testing, the QW modifier may be needed. The QW
modifier simply identifies specific laboratory services
as being CLIA waived. CMS publishes an accurate list
of all services that meet the criteria for a CLIA waived
service and indicates which of these services requires the
QW modifier. This information can be found at
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