Utilization of KX Modifier Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Payment for Dental Services Inextricably Linked to Covered Medical Services
The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to provide instruction to the A/B Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) regarding the usage of the KX modifier for the submission of Medicare claims for dental services inextricably linked to covered medical services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: June 27, 2024
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