M2 Modifier

Medicare secondary payer (msp)

Active modifier

HCPCS modifierM2
Description
Medicare secondary payer (msp)
Short description
Medicare secondary payer
Added
January 1, 2007
Last change
January 1, 2007

What does the M2 modifier mean?

The HCPCS Level II modifier M2 means: “Medicare secondary payer (msp)”. 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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