GV and GW Modifiers are different from each other at the claim submission. The GW modifier indicates that the service rendered is unrelated to the patient's terminal condition. Appending the GV modifier indicates that the attending physician is not employed or paid under arrangement by the patient's hospice provider.
How to Clearly Differentiate Between GV and GW Modifier
GV and GW Modifiers are different from each other at the claim submission. The GW modifier indicates that the service rendered is unrelated to the patient's terminal condition. Appending the GV modifier indicates that the attending physician is not employed or paid under arrangement by the patient's hospice provider.
