DA Modifier

Oral health assessment by a licensed health professional other than a dentist

Active modifier

HCPCS modifierDA
Description
Oral health assessment by a licensed health professional other than a dentist
Short description
Oral health assess, not dent
Added
January 1, 2011
Last change
January 1, 2011

What does the DA modifier mean?

The HCPCS Level II modifier DA means: “Oral health assessment by a licensed health professional other than a dentist”. Append it to a HCPCS or CPT code on the claim line when the payer’s policy calls for it; placement and payment effects are defined by each payer.