Modifiers

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Charges & billing · Procedure information

Modifiers #

Phoenix exposes four modifier positions in Transaction Code setup and in each charge row.

Transaction Code defaults #

  1. Open Billing > Transaction Codes.
  2. Confirm Quick Code, Description, and Code Type.
  3. Review Modifier 1, Modifier 2, Modifier 3, and Modifier 4 under More Defaults.

The captured screen does not confirm when or whether a default is copied to a charge row.

Phoenix Transaction Codes screen showing charge, expected amount, CPT, modifiers, place of service, code options, and fee schedules

Charge-row modifiers #

Phoenix Charges and Payments screen showing patient and case context, charge detail columns, balances, and accounting summary
  1. Open Charges and Payments.
  2. Locate the intended row.
  3. Review M1, M2, M3, and M4 beside Transaction Code.
  4. Confirm the row using DOS From, DOS To, Provider, and Transaction Code.

Coding decision required

Phoenix shows what is stored in each modifier position. Use your organization’s approved coding process to determine whether a modifier is valid, required, or appropriate.

Updated on September 18, 2026