CPT4 Modifier

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Description

The CPT4 Modifier dictionary contains modifiers valid for E/M coding and procedures. The CCI Modifier checkbox enables that modifier to be a selectable option/modifier when the CCI Edits option has been enabled. This modifier would be selectable in the CCI edits page to apply if a CCI edit is detected by the edit tables, provided by 3M. The organization will need to synchronize changes between these two systems after the initial load. This dictionary is called from: TouchWorks Charge Encounter Form TouchWorks Charge PDA Encounter Form

Definition

• Code - The Code is a unique identifier that must be supplied. This is not displayed in the product and is used for identification purposes only.
• Name - This is the name that will appear for the end users in the EHR application. This should be unique to prevent confusion.
• Mnemonic - This is not required, but it used as a secondary identifier. This does not appear in the product and unless you have another use for it, the recommendation would be to make this the same as the code.
• Inactive - The inactive flag allows you to inactivate or hide an entry.
• Enforced - The enforced flag designates whether a dictionary item is required and cannot be changed. In most cases, this comes predefined by Allscripts and should not be selected for new entries. If an entry is enforced, it cannot be modified or inactivated.
• Modifier Type-

Modifiers & Definitions

• 21 - Prolonged evaluation and management services
• 22 - Unusual procedureal services