XPHCPCS Level II
Separate practitioner, a service that is distinct because it was performed by a
- Usage notes
- Use in place of modifier 59 when two services were performed by a different practitioner during the same encounter.
- Common mistakes
- Applying XP when the same practitioner performed both services — XP specifically signals a different performing practitioner.
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 aXESeparate encounter, a service that is distinct because it occurred during 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 XP mean?
Separate practitioner, a service that is distinct because it was performed by a
When do I use modifier XP?
Use in place of modifier 59 when two services were performed by a different practitioner during the same encounter.
What's a common mistake with modifier XP?
Applying XP when the same practitioner performed both services — XP specifically signals a different performing practitioner.
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