This modifier is used in conjunction with other procedure codes to indicate that the service was provided to a patient who is in a hospice program for their terminal illness. When it comes to wound care billing, the use of the GW modifier is particularly important. Wound care is a critical ...
Optimize your wound care billing with Hospice Modifiers GW. Learn how to use them correctly for successful reimbursement for practices. The GW modifier is a special code that is used in medical billing to indicate that a service or procedure provided to a hospice patient is not related to ...