HCPCS Modifier EB
Description
Erythropoetic stimulating agent (ESA) administered to treat anemia due to anti-cancer radiotherapy.
HCPCS Procedure Codes
- J0881
- J0885
- Q5106
Guidelines/Instructions
- Non-end-stage renal disease (non-ESRD) claims for the administration of erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs) must contain one of the following HCPCS modifiers: EA, EB or EC. Non-ESRD claims for ESAs submitted without one of these modifiers will be rejected and must be corrected and resubmitted.
- Report only one ESA modifier with each appropriate procedure code. If the ESA is submitted with multiple ESA modifiers, it will be rejected.
- Hematocrit and/or hemoglobin levels are required for the administration of ESAs or will be rejected.
- For electronic claims, report the most recent hematocrit or hemoglobin level in Loop 2400 MEA segment. Specifically: MEA01=TR (for test results), MEA02=R1 (for hemoglobin) or R2 (for hematocrit), and MEA03=the test results. Enter the test results as follows: TR=test results, R1=hemoglobin or R2=hematocrit (a two position alpha-numeric element), and the most recent numeric test result (a three position numeric element [xx.x]).
- For paper claims, report the most recent hematocrit or hemoglobin level in Item 19 of the CMS-1500 claim form
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