GXHCPCS Level II

Notice of liability issued, voluntary under payer policy

Usage notes
Append when a voluntary ABN was issued for a service that is statutorily excluded or never covered, purely to notify the patient of financial responsibility.
Common mistakes
Confusing GX (voluntary notice, statutorily excluded item) with GA (mandatory notice, medical necessity denial expected) — they apply to different denial reasons.

Related modifiers

Frequently asked questions

What does modifier GX mean?

Notice of liability issued, voluntary under payer policy

When do I use modifier GX?

Append when a voluntary ABN was issued for a service that is statutorily excluded or never covered, purely to notify the patient of financial responsibility.

What's a common mistake with modifier GX?

Confusing GX (voluntary notice, statutorily excluded item) with GA (mandatory notice, medical necessity denial expected) — they apply to different denial reasons.

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