Positron emission tomography (pet) or pet/computed tomography (ct) to inform the subsequent treatment strategy of cancerous tumors when the beneficiary's treating physician determines that the pet study is needed to inform subsequent anti-tumor strategy

PS
HCPCS Modifier Code

2023 HCPCS Modifiers
Billable/Valid Code

PS is a valid 2023 HCPCS Modifier that could be used to indicate Positron emission tomography (pet) or pet/computed tomography (ct) to inform the subsequent treatment strategy of cancerous tumors when the beneficiary's treating physician determines that the pet study is needed to inform subsequent anti-tumor strategy.

PS Modifier has been in effect since Jul 01, 2009.

Short description for PS HCPCS Modifier code:

Pet tumor subsq tx strategy

HCPCS PS MODIFIER

PS Modifier information

Modifier:	PS
Description:	POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (PET) OR PET/COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) TO INFORM THE SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT STRATEGY OF CANCEROUS TUMORS WHEN THE BENEFICIARY'S TREATING PHYSICIAN DETERMINES THAT THE PET STUDY IS NEEDED TO INFORM SUBSEQUENT ANTI-TUMOR STRATEGY
Effective Date:	Jul 01, 2009
Added Date:	Jul 01, 2009
Coverage code:	`C` - CARRIER JUDGMENT
Action code:	`N` - NO MAINTENANCE FOR THIS CODE