NU Modifier

New equipment

Active modifier

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.

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