Modifier 76 and 77
Modifier 76 : Repeat Procedure or Service by Same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional
When a physician performs a procedure and repeat the same procedure on same day. Append modifier 76 to the second procedure
DOS : 15th Aug 2014
Procedure (Radiological examination, chest, 2 views, frontal and lateral
) at 10am and 11am.
Dr. A, Time- 10 am : 71020
Dr. A, Time- 11 am : 71020 - 76
Modifier 77 : Repeat Procedure by Another Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional
When a physician performs a procedure and another physician repeat the same procedure on same day. Append modifier 77 to the second procedure
DOS : 15th Aug 2014
Procedure (Radiological examination, chest, 2 views, frontal and lateral
) at 10am and 11am.
Dr. A, Time- 10 am : 71020
Dr. B, Time- 11 am : 71020 - 77