Modifier GT
Synchronous telemedicine service rendered via real-time interactive audio and video telecommunications systems
✅ When to Use Modifier GT
Via interactive audio and video telecommunication systems
⛔ When NOT to Use Modifier GT
Use 95 for commercial payers
Coding Tips for Modifier GT
Real-world specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team, including audit triggers, denial patterns, and payer policy variations.
Legacy telehealth modifier, replaced by 95 for most fee-for-service Medicare claims since 2017. Some Medicaid plans and CAH method II billing still require GT, do not assume 95 is universal.
Modifier GT FAQ
What does modifier GT mean? +
Synchronous telemedicine service rendered via real-time interactive audio and video telecommunications systems
When should I use modifier GT? +
Via interactive audio and video telecommunication systems
When should I NOT use modifier GT? +
Use 95 for commercial payers
What documentation is required for modifier GT? +
Complete chart documentation supporting the modifier's clinical or billing rationale.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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