Files > A&SP PROCEDURE MODIFIER

name

A&SP PROCEDURE MODIFIER

number

509850.5

location

^ACK(509850.5,

description

The A&SP Procedure Modifier file contains a list of the CPT and HCPCS Modifiers that are appropriate to Audiology and Speech Pathology. This file restricts the selection of Modifiers when entering CPT Procedures within the New Visit option and Edit Existing visit option. The file will be referenced when the user is either selecting a Modifier or requesting a Help list for Modifiers whilst within the New Visit or Edit an Existing Visit options. This file was introduced within Version 3.0 of QUASAR. Data in this file SHOULD NOT be altered through the use of VA FileMan; input should take place ONLY through the QUASAR menu options. Per VHA Directive 10-93-142, this file definition SHOULD NOT be modified.

Fields

#	Name	Location	Type	Details	Index	Description
.01	modifier	0;1	POINTER	81.3	B	Valid Procedure Modifiers used within A&SP.
1	modifier status(+)	0;2	SET OF CODES	1:ACTIVE 0:INACTIVE		This is the current status of the CPT Modifier. If the status is Inactive the Modifier will be unselectable within the New/Edit Function.