NU Modifier
New equipment
HCPCS modifierNU
- Description
- New equipment
- Short description
- New equipment
- Added
- January 1, 1984
- Last change
- January 1, 1997
What does the NU modifier mean?
The HCPCS Level II modifier NU means: “New equipment”. 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.
Other N modifiers
- N1 – Group 1 oxygen coverage criteria met
- N2 – Group 2 oxygen coverage criteria met
- N3 – Group 3 oxygen coverage criteria met
- NB – Nebulizer system, any type, fda-cleared for use with specific drug
- NR – New when rented (use the 'nr' modifier when dme which was new at the time of rental is subsequently purchased)