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HCPCS Modifier EC

Official Description

Erythropoietic stimulating agent (esa) administered to treat anemia not due to anti-cancer radiotherapy or anti-cancer chemotherapy

Short Descr	Esa, anemia, non-chemo/radio
Medium Descr	Esa, anemia, non-chemo/radio
Coverage	Special coverage instructions apply
Processing Note	CLAIMS PROCESSING MANUAL PUB 100-04, CHAPTER 17, SECTION 80.9.
Added Date	1/1/2008

Modifiers

E1-EY E Modifiers

E1 Upper left eyelid

E2 Lower left eyelid

E3 Upper right eyelid

E4 Lower right eyelid

EJ Subsequent claim

ER Off-campus ed service

ET Emergency services

Date	Action	Notes
2025-01-01	Note	Clerical change. Description corrected retroactively to 1/1/2008.
2008-01-01	Added	Code added 1/1/2008

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