ME Modifier
The order for this service adheres to appropriate use criteria in the clinical decision support mechanism consulted by the ordering professional
HCPCS modifierME
- Description
- The order for this service adheres to appropriate use criteria in the clinical decision support mechanism consulted by the ordering professional
- Short description
- Order adheres to auc
- Added
- January 1, 2020
- Last change
- January 1, 2025
What does the ME modifier mean?
The HCPCS Level II modifier ME means: “The order for this service adheres to appropriate use criteria in the clinical decision support mechanism consulted by the ordering professional”. 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.