HZ Modifier

Funded by criminal justice agency

Active modifier

HCPCS modifierHZ
Description
Funded by criminal justice agency
Short description
Criminal justice agncy fund
Added
January 1, 2003
Last change
January 1, 2003

What does the HZ modifier mean?

The HCPCS Level II modifier HZ means: “Funded by criminal justice agency”. 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.

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