Modifiers

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Practice configuration · Codes and fees

Modifiers #

Phoenix displays four modifier positions in charge entry, Transaction Code defaults, and fee-schedule rows.

Charge entry #

In Billing > Charges and Payments, M1 through M4 belong to the displayed charge row. Confirm patient, case, dates, provider, and Transaction Code before editing them.

Phoenix Charges and Payments screen showing patient and case context, charge detail columns, balances, and accounting summary

Transaction Code defaults #

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

In Billing > Transaction Codes, Modifier 1 through Modifier 4 appear under More Defaults beside Warning Code, Expected, Revenue Code, and NDC fields.

Fee-schedule rows #

In Billing > Fee Schedules, Modifier 1 through Modifier 4 belong to the selected schedule row with its Transaction Code, CPT, Revenue Code, Charge, Co-Pay, Expected, and Place of Service.

Phoenix Fee Schedules screen showing insurance associations, effective dates, transaction code, charge, co-pay, expected amount, and place of service

Keep each context separate

Verify the current patient, Transaction Code, or fee schedule before changing a modifier. Save only after reviewing the intended record.

Updated on September 18, 2026