XEHCPCS Level II
Separate encounter, a service that is distinct because it occurred during a
- Usage notes
- Use in place of modifier 59 when two services billed together happened during separate, distinct encounters on the same day.
- Common mistakes
- Defaulting to modifier 59 out of habit instead of the more specific X{EPSU} modifier a payer's NCCI edit actually expects.
Related modifiers
X1Continuous/broad services: for reporting services by clinicians, who provideX2Continuous/focused services: for reporting services by clinicians whoseX3Episodic/broad services: for reporting services by clinicians who have broadX4Episodic/focused services: for reporting services by clinicians who provideX5Diagnostic services requested by another clinician: for reporting services by aXPSeparate practitioner, a service that is distinct because it was performed by aXSSeparate structure, a service that is distinct because it was performed on aXUUnusual non-overlapping service, the use of a service that is distinct because
Frequently asked questions
What does modifier XE mean?
Separate encounter, a service that is distinct because it occurred during a
When do I use modifier XE?
Use in place of modifier 59 when two services billed together happened during separate, distinct encounters on the same day.
What's a common mistake with modifier XE?
Defaulting to modifier 59 out of habit instead of the more specific X{EPSU} modifier a payer's NCCI edit actually expects.
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