8 Tips Give You Straight Facts on Modifier 33 - AAPC
May 1, 2012 · If a physician provides multiple preventive medical services to the same (non-Medicare) patient on the same day, append modifier 33 to the codes describing each …
Coding rules for modifier 33 and modifier PT - The Intake - Tebra
Nov 19, 2025 · Learn when to use the PT modifier versus modifier 33 to keep claims accurate, reduce denials, and align coverage so patients avoid surprise costs.
33 - JE Part A - Noridian
May 24, 2024 · Do not add modifier 33 to any procedure code that is specifically identified as preventive in the code description Modifier 33 and modifier PT should not be submitted on the …
Modifier 33 for Preventive Care - Find-A-Code
2 days ago · Modifier 33 was created in response to healthcare reform, requiring insurance companies to offer and cover (at full benefit) more preventive healthcare services.
Preventive services coding guides - American Medical Association
May 23, 2024 · Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) modifier 33 can be used when billing for ACA-designated preventive services with a commercial payer. The addition of modifier 33 …
Modifier 33 Description, Examples, and Usage Guidelines
Dec 23, 2024 · What is Modifier 33? This modifier identifies that the primary purpose of the rendered procedure is to deliver evidence-based service in compliance with the US Preventive …
Modifier 33 is used to tell the payer to process the service without a patient due balance, because it was a preventive service with an A or B rating from the USPSTF.
Using Modifier 33 | Quick Reference - CodingIntel
Jul 2, 2024 · Modifier 33 is a CPT ® modifier used to identify medical care whose primary purpose is delivery of an evidence based service, based on recommendations from the US Preventive …
Use of modifier 33 is appropriate with a CPT or HCPCS code(s) that are diagnostic/therapeutic/screening services being performed as a preventive healthcare service.
When to use the 33 modifier? - InsuredAndMore.com
Jul 27, 2025 · Modifier 33 is a CPT ® modifier used to identify medical care whose primary purpose is delivery of an evidence based service, based on recommendations from the US …