Description
Technical Component (TC) refers to the equipment and technician performing the test.
Modifiers exist to identify older radiology technology such as computed radiography, x-ray film and nonNational Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standard XR-29-2013-compliant equipment. This policy reviews modifier reductions for these technology types used in radiology services.
Policy
Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) allows professional and facility reimbursement for the technical component of computed radiography, x-ray film and non-NEMA Standard XR-29-2013- compliant radiology services, according to the criteria outlined in this policy.
Reimbursement Guidelines
Modifier CT must be reported for computed tomography (CT) services that are furnished on non-NEMA Standard XR-29-2013-compliant CT equipment. Services billed with Modifier CT will receive 85% of the TC allowed reimbursement.
Modifier FX must be reported for radiology services using x-ray film. Services billed with Modifier FX will receive 80% of the TC allowed reimbursement.
Modifier FY must be reported for radiology services using computed radiography. Services billed with a Modifier FY will receive 90% of the TC allowed reimbursement.
For services billed with both Modifier FX and FY, the Modifier FX reduction will apply before the Modifier FY reduction.
Note: This policy applies to the TC-only and TC of the global charge. When applicable, multiple procedure and other pricing reductions will still apply.
Rationale
In alignment with CMS, Blue Cross NC will reduce reimbursement for services filed with Modifier CT, FX, or FY.