Modifier
Modifier
The following table lists all modifiers on the HealthPartners standard modifier table that affect
payment on Medicare, Medicaid and commercial claims by either increasing or decreasing the
allowable amount. HealthPartners follows the CMS modifier increases or decreases or the
industry standards for various modifiers. Beginning January 1, 2022, HealthPartners will be
able to increase or decrease up to four modifiers on each claim line. Some modifiers are
addressed in separate policies, so please review the specific policy for additional information on
the identified modifiers below.
PA Surgical or other invasive procedure on wrong body part See Never Events Policy
PB Surgical or other invasive procedure on wrong patient See Never Events Policy
PC Wrong surgery or other invasive procedure on patient See Never Events Policy