Hematocrit level has exceeded 39% (or hemoglobin level has exceeded 13.0 g/dl) for 3 or more consecutive billing cycles immediately prior to and including the current cycle

ED
HCPCS Modifier Code

2023 HCPCS Modifiers
Billable/Valid Code

ED is a valid 2023 HCPCS Modifier that could be used to indicate Hematocrit level has exceeded 39% (or hemoglobin level has exceeded 13.0 g/dl) for 3 or more consecutive billing cycles immediately prior to and including the current cycle.

ED Modifier has been in effect since Jan 01, 2008.

Short description for ED HCPCS Modifier code:

Hct>39% or hgb>13g>=3 cycle

HCPCS ED MODIFIER

ED Modifier information

Modifier:	ED
Description:	HEMATOCRIT LEVEL HAS EXCEEDED 39% (OR HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL HAS EXCEEDED 13.0 G/DL) FOR 3 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE BILLING CYCLES IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO AND INCLUDING THE CURRENT CYCLE
Effective Date:	Jan 01, 2008
Added Date:	Jan 01, 2008
Coverage code:	`D` - SPECIAL COVERAGE INSTRUCTIONS APPLY
Action code:	`N` - NO MAINTENANCE FOR THIS CODE