E2HCPCS Level II
Lower left, eyelid
- Usage notes
- Append to eye/eyelid procedure codes to identify the lower left eyelid.
- Common mistakes
- Confusing E2 (lower left) with E1 (upper left) — mixing these up is a common transposition error when coding from an operative note.
Related modifiers
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Frequently asked questions
What does modifier E2 mean?
Lower left, eyelid
When do I use modifier E2?
Append to eye/eyelid procedure codes to identify the lower left eyelid.
What's a common mistake with modifier E2?
Confusing E2 (lower left) with E1 (upper left) — mixing these up is a common transposition error when coding from an operative note.
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