MD Modifier
Ordering professional is not required to consult a clinical decision support mechanism due to the significant hardship exception of extreme and uncontrollable circumstances
HCPCS modifierMD
- Description
- Ordering professional is not required to consult a clinical decision support mechanism due to the significant hardship exception of extreme and uncontrollable circumstances
- Short description
- Auc hardship, extreme circ
- Added
- January 1, 2020
- Last change
- January 1, 2025
What does the MD modifier mean?
The HCPCS Level II modifier MD means: “Ordering professional is not required to consult a clinical decision support mechanism due to the significant hardship exception of extreme and uncontrollable circumstances”. 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.