Provider Alert! Therapy Modifiers
Therapy modifiers A modifier must be used to indicate when treatment services have been rendered by a licensed therapist/ physician or a therapy assistant under supervision of a licensed therapist. The following modifiers are not required for evaluation or re-evaluation codes because those services may not be rendered by therapy assistants. UB – Services delivered by a licensed therapy assistant under supervision of a licensed therapist. U5 – Services delivered by a licensed therapist or physician. Claims for co-treatment services must be submitted with modifier...
