Modifiers–The Rest of the Story
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AAPC
1-800-626-CODE (2633)
Anatomical Modifiers
These modifiers are utilized to capture that either a partic-
ular side of the body or appendage is involved or a specific
location of the body. These are Level II modifiers, which
are found in the HCPCS Level II book.
These modifiers are informational only and do not impact
payment of the specific service.
Some examples of anatomical modifiers are the RT and
LT to identify whether it is the right (RT) or left (LT) side
or appendage or body part. Other very specific anatomical
modifiers include the TA-T9 modifiers to identify specific
toes and the FA-F9 modifiers to identify specific fingers.
The table below identifies the digit modifiers:
Modifier
Description
TA
Left great toe
T1
Left
second digit foot
T2
Left
third digit foot
T3
Left fourth digit foot
T4
Left
fifth digit foot
T5
Right great toe
T6
Right second digit foot
T7
Right third digit foot
T8
Right fourth digit foot
T9
Right fifth digit foot
FA
Left thumb
F1
Left
second digit hand
F2
Left
third digit hand
F3
Left fourth digit hand
F4
Left
fifth digit hand
F5
Right Thumb
F6
Right second digit hand
F7
Right third digit hand
F8
Right fourth digit hand
F9
Right fifth digit hand
Eyelids also have anatomic modifiers, E1-E4, to identify
which eyelid is involved in a particular procedure.
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