Modifier: LVP
LESSER VALUE PROCEDURE
Indicates that the procedure should be processed at a reduced rate. IF BASE RATE AMOUNTS ARE EQUAL ON THE HSCS CLAIMED, LVP50 OR LVP75 ARE NOT TO BE USED.
Codes:
Code: | Description: |
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ADD | Indicates that the procedure is paid in addition to a specific procedure at a specified rate. |
ADD2 | ADDITIONAL SECOND CALL Explicit Used to replace ADD modifier if two of the same procedures were performed. |
LVP50 | LESSER VALUE PROCEDURE AT 50% Explicit Indicates the procedure of lesser value so that the General Rules to pay the second procedure at a reduced rate can be applied. |
LVP75 | LESSER VALUE PROCEDURE AT 75% Explicit Indicates the procedure of lesser value. Please refer to Governing Rules 6.9.1, 6.9.2, and 6.9.3 for more information. |