State & FederalMedicare AdvantageMay 1, 2019

Modifier 63: Procedure Performed on Infants Less Than 4 kg - Policy 06-015

Anthem allows reimbursement for surgery on neonates and infants up to a present body weight of 4 kg when billed with Modifier 63 at 100% of the applicable fee schedule or contracted/negotiated rate. Please note, the neonate weight should be documented clearly in the report for the service.  Read more.

 

 

ABSCRNU-0006-19 March 2019           76050MUPENMUB