Surgical Procedure Expanded Modifiers: Hands-Feet-Eyelids
The following modifiers should be used in conjunction with procedures of the hands, feet and eyelids. The modifiers will not affect the payment amount; however, failure to use these modifiers when appropriate could result in claim delay or denial.
| E1 | Upper left, eyelid | E3 | Upper right, eyelid |
| E2 | Lower left, eyelid | E4 | Lower right, eyelid |
| FA | Left hand, thumb | F5 | Right hand, thumb |
| F1 | Left hand, second digit | F6 | Right hand, second digit |
| F2 | Left hand, third digit | F7 | Right hand, third digit |
| F3 | Left hand, fourth digit | F8 | Right hand, fourth digit |
| F4 | Left hand, fifth digit | F9 | Right hand, fifth digit |
| TA | Left foot, great toe | T5 | Right foot, great toe |
| T1 | Left foot, second digit | T6 | Right foot, second digit |
| T2 | Left foot, third digit | T7 | Right foot, third digit |
| T3 | Left foot, fourth digit | T8 | Right foot, fourth digit |
| T4 | Left foot, fifth digit | T9 | Right foot, fifth digit |
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