Modifiers dimension

This dimension includes the additional standard codes used to further identify services or supplies used in the course of patient care. This includes modifying the CPT or the HCPCS. For example, a procedure done multiple times, will have a modifier of 51. This may mean that there is a discount in reimbursement, but also perhaps a reduction in the cost of the item.

TIP: You can manage your dimension tables by downloading them in spreadsheet form so that you can make larger changes more easily. You can then upload the spreadsheet with the changes back into the system. For more information, see Editing a dimension using a spreadsheet.

Accessing the dimension

From the Enterprise Decision Support home page, in the Data control section, select Maintain data > Reference dimensions > Modifiers.

Filtering records

To filter records

  1. Select the funnel icon in the upper left corner of the page.

  2. In the Filter box, you can narrow down the records to display by selecting or creating a filter using the Filter Wizard. To access the Filter Wizard, select Edit. If you are familiar with writing filter statements, you can enter the statement syntax directly in the Filter box.
  3. Select Apply.

Adding or editing a modifier

Due to the large number of records that this table can contain, you might need to use the Filter function previously described to find the desired records.

To add or edit a modifier

  1. Do one of the following:

    • To add a modifier, select + Add Row. A new row appears at the top of the table.

      IMPORTANT: If you add a new record that already exists in the table, the system will overwrite the original column values with your new entries when you save your changes. We recommend that you review your entries before saving any changes.

    • To edit a modifier, select the edit icon in the Actions column to open cell(s) for changes.

      NOTE: You cannot edit columns that are grayed out.

  2. Complete the columns, as needed. A description of each column is located in the following "Column descriptions" section.

  3. To cancel the changes made, select the cancel icon in the Actions column. Otherwise, to save them, select the save icon in the Actions column.

  4. When you finish making changes, select Save. After you save, the table will sort any new financial classes in order by the INSPALNID column.

Deleting a modifier

To delete a modifier

  1. In the Actions column for the existing modifier, select the trash can icon .

  2. At the confirmation prompt, select OK.

Column descriptions

This section provides descriptions for each column in table:

NOTE: The table may show some columns that are related to other Syntellis products, or have been created specifically for your organization. If you need help with these columns, contact your Syntellis Implementation Consultant or Syntellis Support.

MODIFIERID - Axiom ID assigned to the modifier.

MODIFIER - Additional status codes used to identify services and supplies.

Description - Long form description of the code.

TIP: To help make reports more readable, we recommend that you do not use all capital letters in the description content.