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Modifier PA

Medicare-specific / other

Modifier PA. Surgical 'never event': wrong body part. Non-covered; related lines are reviewed/denied.

Reference only — CPT descriptors are AMA-copyrighted (paraphrased). Payment percentages and acceptance vary by payer; verify against the current CPT/HCPCS files and payer policy.

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