ME Modifier

The order for this service adheres to appropriate use criteria in the clinical decision support mechanism consulted by the ordering professional

Discontinued December 31, 2024

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.

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