The modifier –TS is already used to in Medicare for follow up care. Should this modifier still be used for service provided in trauma units?
A. Unfortunately, the Department was not notified of this before the rule was adopted and it can only be changed by proposing an amendment to the rule. However, the Department does not believe that the – TS modifier is commonly used for follow up care in PIP claims. Payors and vendors will have to modify their systems to use the –TS code for reporting trauma care.
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