Modifier code
Modifier TC: Technical component
The facility/equipment portion of a service.
Code
TC
When to use
When billing for the technical (facility/equipment) portion separately from the professional interpretation.
Common issues
- Bundled if no 26 modifier counterpart
Frequently asked questions
What is modifier TC?
Technical component
When should it be used?
When billing for the technical (facility/equipment) portion separately from the professional interpretation.
Common issues when modifier is missing or wrong?
Bundled if no 26 modifier counterpart.
Other modifiers
- 25 — Significant, separately identifiable E&M service on same day as procedureWhen E&M visit + procedure happen same day and the E&M was separately documented
- 26 — Professional componentSplits a procedure into its professional (physician interpretation) and technica
- 50 — Bilateral procedureProcedure performed on both sides of the body during a single session.
- 51 — Multiple proceduresMultiple procedures performed at the same session.
- 52 — Reduced servicesService partially reduced or eliminated at the physician's discretion.
- 53 — Discontinued procedureProcedure discontinued because of extenuating circumstances.
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